SB1546Oregon2026 sessionPassed / Enacted
Relating to artificial intelligence companions.
Child safety (incl. AI-CSAM)Consumer protection & disclosureLiability & private right of actionHealthcare AI
Plain-language summary
Requires Oregon operators of AI companion platforms to disclose to users that they are interacting with artificial output, implement protocols to detect and prevent suicidal or self-harm ideation, and provide added protections for minor users; creates a private right of action for harmed users and requires annual public incident reporting.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Feb 2, 2026
SIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Feb 2, 2026
SReferred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Feb 3, 2026
SInformational Meeting held.
Feb 5, 2026
SPublic Hearing held.
Feb 12, 2026
SWork Session held.
Feb 12, 2026
SWork Session held.
Feb 16, 2026
SRecommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Feb 17, 2026
SSecond reading.
Feb 18, 2026
SCarried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
Feb 19, 2026
SThird reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 3--Drazan, Frederick, Linthicum.
Feb 19, 2026
HFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Feb 20, 2026
HReferred to Behavioral Health.
Feb 24, 2026
HPublic Hearing held.
Feb 26, 2026
HWork Session held.
Feb 27, 2026
HRecommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Mar 2, 2026
HSecond reading.
Mar 3, 2026
HRules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar.
Mar 4, 2026
HThird reading. Carried by Dobson. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Smith G.
Mar 5, 2026
SSenate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson.
Mar 6, 2026
SPresident signed.
Mar 6, 2026
HSpeaker signed.
Mar 31, 2026
SGovernor signed.
Apr 6, 2026
SChapter 85, 2026 Laws.
Apr 6, 2026
SEffective date, January 1, 2027.
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawApr 6, 2026
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