As introduced: - Prohibits an operator from making a "companion chatbot" available to a child unless it incorporates safety measures to prevent it from encouraging harmful behaviors, offering mental health services, depicting sexually explicit conduct, prioritizing validation of beliefs over accuracy, or optimizing engagement. - Authorizes civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation and injunctive relief. - Creates a private right of action. - Establishes that until January 1, 2027, the prohibition applies only if an operator has actual knowledge that a user is a child.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 5, 2026 | A | Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representatives Franklin and Joers |
Feb 4, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Science, Technology, and Ai |
Feb 4, 2026 | A | Public hearing held |
Jan 30, 2026 | A | Representative Kaufert added as a coauthor |
Jan 29, 2026 | A | Read first time and referred to Committee on Science, Technology, and AI |
Jan 29, 2026 | A | Introduced by Representatives Franklin, Goeben, Armstrong, Behnke, Dittrich, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Maxey, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski and O'Connor; cosponsored by Senators Jacque and Quinn |
| Last Action | Feb 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |