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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 applies to AI chatbot providers with at least 500,000 monthly users and forces them to verify users' ages, restrict certain features for minors, and disclose that the chatbot is not human. It also obligates providers to report serious incidents and to notify emergency services when a user is in imminent danger. Violations can trigger civil penalties and allow harmed individuals or parents to sue.

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