FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Larson
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Deferred to the 41st legislative day — Senate Judiciary, Passed
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill bars companies from selling or offering AI chatbots that act like friends or have human‑like traits to anyone under 18, unless those traits are removed. It also permits therapy chatbots for minors only if a licensed mental‑health professional oversees their use and the chatbot meets safety and disclosure requirements. Violations could lead to civil penalties up to $5,000 per minor per incident.
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