As introduced: - Expands the duties of the state Chief Data Officer to identify and publish state data for use by artificial intelligence systems, while developing policies to prevent discrimination and protect privacy. - Directs the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to develop a plan for an artificial intelligence regulatory sandbox program to test innovative AI products under reduced regulatory requirements. - Establishes requirements for operators of companion chatbots, including mandating disclosure that the chatbot is not human, implementing safety protocols related to self-harm, and instituting protections for minors. - Makes violations of the companion chatbot provisions an unfair trade practice enforceable by the Attorney General and requires operators to submit annual reports on safety protocols and crisis referrals.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 17, 2026 | — | Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office |
Mar 16, 2026 | — | Joint Favorable Substitute |
Mar 16, 2026 | J | Hearing Scheduled - General Law |
Mar 4, 2026 | J | Hearing Scheduled - General Law |
Feb 27, 2026 | — | Public Hearing 03/04 |
Feb 5, 2026 | — | Referred to Joint Committee on General Law |
| Last Action | Mar 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |