SF 1857·MN·senate
Minor access to chatbots for conversational purposes by persons prohibition, penalties provided
FailedFiled Feb 24, 2025
Sponsor: Maye Quade
Latest Action
Comm report: To pass as amended; Second reading; Author added
Apr 7, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for anyone who runs a website, app, or software to let anyone under 18 access chatbots for recreational use. Operators must verify a user’s age before allowing access, and violations can trigger civil lawsuits and large fines. It aims to protect children from unsupervised interaction with AI chat programs.
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