Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Leber
Latest Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
May 6, 2026
Summary
The Chatbot Protection Act adds new chapters to South Carolina’s code that define what a chatbot is, set standards for age‑verification, consent, data handling, and emergency response, and limit how providers can market and represent their services. It applies to any chatbot operator with 50,000 or more monthly active users, with extra safeguards for minors. Violations can trigger reporting requirements, civil actions, and fines.
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