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Maine · LD2162 · 2025 session

An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions

FailedDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) · Apr 29, 2026

In plain language

Restricts and regulates children's access to artificial intelligence chatbots with human-like features and AI products marketed as social companions. Intended to protect minors from potential harms associated with these AI systems.

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Legislative history

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  1. Apr 29, 2026SenateDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
  2. Apr 13, 2026SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.
  3. Apr 9, 2026HouseSent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
  4. Apr 9, 2026HouseROLL CALL NO. 803 (Yeas 104 - Nays 43 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)
  5. Apr 9, 2026HousePASSED TO BE ENACTED.
  6. Apr 9, 2026HouseThis being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.