Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children and providing a penalty.
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Summary
The bill creates a new law that prevents operators from offering AI chatbots that act like friends to anyone under 18 unless the bots have safety features that block harmful, violent, or sexual content. Violations can trigger state civil forfeiture penalties of up to $25,000 per day and give children or their parents the right to sue for damages. Enforcement is delayed until operators can reasonably know a user is a child, with the rule taking effect after publication.
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