AI companion safety rules
Must AI chatbots disclose their nature and protect minors from harm? 9 bills, 3 became law. Latest: New York S 9051, became law, Oct 28.
- Open now
- 2
- Coming back
- 3
- Became law
- 3
- Stopped
- 1
The bills
What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.
Can still move 2
- Can still moveAn Act providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penaltyPassed first chamber
- Can still moveRelates to artificial intelligence companion modelsPassed first chamber
May return next session 3
- Filed for next sessionEstablished, prohibited practices, penaltiesIn committee
- Filed for next sessionArtificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penaltyPassed first chamber
- Must be reintroduced next sessionArtificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penaltyPassed first chamber
Already law 3
Became law
Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors
New York · S 9051
Latest: Approval memo.6 · Oct 28
Became law
Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements
Colorado · HB 1263
Latest: Governor Signed · May 29
Became law
Relating to artificial intelligence companions
Oregon · SB 1546
Latest: Effective date, January 1, 2027 · Apr 6
Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 1
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · Aug 25, 2025Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence InteractionsSession ended
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to AI policy, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
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