As enrolled: - Requires operators of artificial intelligence companions to disclose to users that they are interacting with AI and not a human, if a reasonable person would believe the interaction was with a human. - Requires protocols for detecting suicidal ideation of self-harm. - Imposes protections for users believed to be minors, including prohibiting the chatbot from claiming the companion is sentient or a human, simulating emotional dependence or romantic interest, roleplaying romantic relationships between adults or minors - For minors, requires a reminder every hour of interaction that the user should take a break and is interacting with a chatbot, and reasonable measures to prevent sexual conduct. - Requires an operator to take reasonable measures to prevent offering a minor a reward system to maximize time on the platform, attempts to guilt the user into prolonged engageent, or material misrepresentations on identity, capabilities, or training data. - Creates a private right of action.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 6, 2026 | S | President signed. |
Mar 6, 2026 | H | Speaker signed. |
Mar 5, 2026 | S | Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. |
Mar 4, 2026 | H | Third reading. Carried by Dobson. Passed. |
Mar 3, 2026 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar. |
Mar 2, 2026 | H | Second reading. |
Feb 27, 2026 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
Feb 26, 2026 | H | Work Session held. |
| Last Action | Mar 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |