CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides relative to protections for minors regarding use of chatbots
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Summary
The bill would create rules for AI "companion" chatbots that interact with people under 18. It mandates that a parent or guardian must consent before a minor can open or keep an account, gives parents rights to view chat logs, limit usage time, and receive self‑harm alerts, and forces platforms to disclose they are AI and to block material harmful to minors. Violations could trigger civil penalties, attorney‑general actions, and damages payable to the minor.
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