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Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation Engrossed Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m · Mar 23, 2026
In plain language Requires operators of companion chatbots to establish, maintain, and publish safety protocols and provide certain information to users, with enhanced measures for minors. Limits the data an operator may collect, requires a complaint system, and requires the Office of Suicide Prevention to annually publish operator-compiled data.
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Legislative history 8 actions · newest first Mar 23, 2026 Senate Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. Mar 23, 2026 Senate Referred Finance Mar 21, 2026 House Third Reading Passed (123-4) Mar 20, 2026 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments Mar 20, 2026 House Favorable with Amendments {823320/1 Adopted Mar 20, 2026 House Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters Show all 8 actions
Progress Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Mar 21, 2026 Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. Jason Buckel (R) Prime sponsor
Rep. Lily Qi (D), Rep. Christopher Adams (R), Rep. Marlon Amprey (D), Rep. Steven Arentz (R), Rep. Harry Bhandari (D), Rep. Adrian Boafo (D), Rep. Lorig Charkoudian (D), Rep. Diana Fennell (D), Rep. Seth Howard (R), Rep. Steve Johnson (D), Rep. Jesse Pippy (R), Rep. Andrew Pruski (D)
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