S0896South Carolina2025 sessionIntroduced
Chatbot Regulation
Plain-language summary
Senate companion enacting South Carolina's 'Chatbot Protection Act,' restricting certain chatbot activities and providing civil remedies for violations by chatbot operators. The measure applies to companies that develop or deploy chatbots in the state.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Feb 5, 2026
SIntroduced and read first time
Feb 5, 2026
SReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
May 6, 2026
SCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
Progress
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
ML
Sen. Matthew Leber (R)Prime sponsor
OW
Sen. Overture Walker (D)
AB
Sen. Allen Blackmon (R)
JK
Sen. Joshua Kimbrell (R)
Sources
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