Toys: companion chatbots.

The bill titled “Toys: companion chatbots” seeks to address issues related to companion chatbot toys. It would impact manufacturers, sellers, and users of such toys in the state. The measure is intended to respond to emerging concerns about these devices, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available text.

• Aug 13, 2026Completed

  Appropriations Committee Hearing

  House · Appropriations

• Jul 1, 2026Completed

  Appropriations Committee Hearing

  House · Appropriations

• Jun 16, 2026Completed

  Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing

  House · Privacy and Consumer Protection

• May 14, 2026Completed

  Appropriations Committee Hearing

  Senate · Appropriations

• Apr 20, 2026Completed

  Appropriations

  Senate · Senate Appropriations Committee

1. Sep 10, 2026

   Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 189, Statutes of 2026.

2. Sep 1, 2026

   Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

3. Aug 24, 2026

   Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

4. Aug 16, 2026

   Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

5. Jul 19, 2026

   July 1 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

6. Jul 8, 2026

   July 1 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

7. Jun 24, 2026

   From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 1.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

8. Jun 4, 2026 · House

   Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and APPR.