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Revised for 1st substitute: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots. Enacted Effective date 1/1/2027 · Mar 24, 2026
In plain language Regulates artificial intelligence companion chatbots, likely requiring safety disclosures and safeguards for users who interact with AI systems designed to simulate ongoing personal or emotional relationships.
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Legislative history 31 actions · newest first Mar 24, 2026 House Effective date 1/1/2027. Mar 24, 2026 House Chapter 168, 2026 Laws. Mar 24, 2026 House Governor signed. Mar 12, 2026 House Delivered to Governor. Mar 12, 2026 Senate President signed. Mar 12, 2026 House Speaker signed. Show all 31 actions
Progress Introduced Dec 31, 2025 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted Mar 24, 2026 Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. Lisa Callan (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Brianna Thomas (D), Rep. Cindy Ryu (D), Rep. Lisa Parshley (D), Rep. Tarra Simmons (D), Rep. Mari Leavitt (D), Rep. Liz Berry (D), Rep. Julia Reed (D), Rep. Julio Cortes (D), Rep. Sharlett Mena (D), Rep. Alicia Rule (D), Rep. Chris Stearns (D), Rep. Janice Zahn (D)
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