As introduced: - Requires a companion chatbot that detects a credible crisis expression to provide support resources, and to initiate a 20-minute crisis interruption pause if the user reaffirms, escalates, or makes a subsequent credible crisis expression. - Defines a "credible crisis expression" as a user statement indicating intent to harm oneself or others, based on contextual analysis rather than only keyword detection. - Prohibits a companion chatbot from diagnosing a user's risk level or describing the crisis interruption pause as a punishment. - Requires operators of companion chatbots to document crisis expressions and pauses and to annually report this information to the Office of Suicide Prevention.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 9, 2026 | — | Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and HEALTH. |
Feb 14, 2026 | — | From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. |
Feb 13, 2026 | — | Read first time. To print. |
| Last Action | Mar 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |