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California · AB1988 · 2025 session

Companion chatbots: crisis interruption pauses.

EngrossedIn committee: Set, final hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author · Jun 26, 2026

In plain language

Requires companion chatbot platforms to detect signs that a user may be experiencing a mental health crisis and pause or interrupt the automated interaction, directing the user to appropriate resources. Adds new safety requirements to the Business and Professions Code governing AI companion chatbot operators.

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Legislative history

18 actions · newest first
  1. Jun 26, 2026SenateIn committee: Set, final hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
  2. Jun 22, 2026SenateIn committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
  3. Jun 12, 2026SenateIn committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
  4. Jun 3, 2026SenateReferred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P. and HEALTH.
  5. May 21, 2026SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
  6. May 21, 2026AssemblyRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5214.)