SB4407U.S. Congress2025 sessionIntroduced
CHATBOT Act Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act
Plain-language summary
Federal bill requiring companies to offer family accounts so children can use artificial intelligence chatbots, and to obtain verifiable parental consent before teenagers use such chatbots. Known as the CHATBOT Act, it targets consumer AI chatbot providers serving minors.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Apr 28, 2026
SRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 5, 2026
SCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Progress
IntroducedApr 28, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
TC
Sen. Ted Cruz (R)Prime sponsor
BS
Sen. Brian Schatz (D)
JC
Sen. John Curtis (R)
AS
Sen. Adam Schiff (D)
Sources
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