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California · AB2023 · 2025 session

Companion chatbots: children’s safety.

EngrossedOrdered to inactive file at the request of Senator Padilla · Aug 30, 2026

In plain language

Regulates companion chatbot operators to protect children's safety, adding new provisions to the Business and Professions Code governing artificial intelligence.

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Legislative history

27 actions · newest first
  1. Aug 30, 2026SenateOrdered to inactive file at the request of Senator Padilla.
  2. Aug 13, 2026SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
  3. Aug 13, 2026SenateFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (August 13).
  4. Aug 3, 2026SenateIn committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
  5. Jun 24, 2026SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  6. Jun 17, 2026SenateRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.