As introduced: - Requires an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service to disclose to a user that they are interacting with an AI. - Requires operators to adopt protocols to respond to user communications regarding suicidal ideation by referring them to crisis services. - Prohibits a conversational artificial intelligence service from making a representation that indicates the service provides professional mental or behavioral health care. - Establishes specific protections for users known to be minors, including a disclaimer every three hours that the interaction is with a chatbot, prohibitions on addictive design features, and the generation of sexually explicit or emotionally manipulative content. - Requires offering user or parental tools to manage a minor's account. - Requires operators to submit an annual safety report to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and authorizes the attorney general to enforce violations with civil penalties.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 11, 2026 | H | Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 146-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC. |
Feb 11, 2026 | H | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
Feb 6, 2026 | H | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
Feb 6, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Economic Development & Technology |
Feb 2, 2026 | H | Referred to ECD, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
Feb 2, 2026 | H | Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
Jan 28, 2026 | H | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Last Action | Feb 11, 2026 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 12, 2026 |