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SB 796·VA·senate

Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty.

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Durant
Latest Action

Floor offered Senator Durant Amendment

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill forces companies that run AI chatbots to clearly disclose that the user is talking to a non‑human system and to report any knowledge of an imminent risk of death or serious injury. It also lets the Attorney General and harmed individuals sue for injunctions and civil penalties. The goal is to protect minors and other users from unsafe interactions with AI companions.

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