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SAFE BOTs Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 6489 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Dec 11, 2025

What it does

The SAFE BOTs Act would require chatbot providers to clearly disclose to minor users that the chatbot is an artificial intelligence system and not a human, and to provide crisis resource information when prompted about suicide or suicidal ideation. It prohibits chatbots from falsely claiming to be licensed professionals and mandates policies to encourage breaks after three hours of continuous use and to address harmful content like sexual material, gambling, and illegal substances. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these requirements, and states could bring civil actions to uphold them, while a four-year federal study would examine chatbots’ impact on minors’ mental health. The…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Dec 5, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Dec 11, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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