Companion chatbots: children’s safety.

SB 1119 focuses on the safety of companion chatbots that interact with children. It aims to protect minors who use these AI tools. The measure has cleared the Senate committee and is moving to the Appropriations Committee.

The bill has cleared both chambers and awaits the Democratic governor, whose agenda aligns with child‑online safety, making a veto unlikely.

• Aug 13, 2026Completed

  Appropriations Committee Hearing

  House · Appropriations

• Aug 5, 2026Completed

  Appropriations Committee Hearing

  House · Appropriations

• Jul 1, 2026Completed

  Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing

  House · Privacy and Consumer Protection

• Jun 16, 2026Completed

  Judiciary Committee Hearing

  Senate · Judiciary

• Jun 16, 2026Completed

  Judiciary Committee Hearing

  House · Judiciary

1. Sep 9, 2026

   Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.

2. Sep 1, 2026

   Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.

3. Aug 24, 2026

   Ordered to third reading.

4. Aug 16, 2026

   Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

5. Aug 8, 2026

   August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

6. Jul 9, 2026

   From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

7. Jul 2, 2026

   From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

8. Jun 24, 2026

   From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 10. Noes 1.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

• Amended

  Apr 28, 2026

• Amended

  Mar 25, 2026

• Introduced

  Feb 17, 2026