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.
- Coming back
- 3
- Became law
- 0
May return next session in Virginia
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
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to AI policy, by the policy questions they address; showing those in Virginia. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over AI policy
Data center community costs
Should data centers pay for local infrastructure impacts or face construction delays?
30 bills
AI transparency requirements
Should developers disclose how AI systems are trained and used?
13 bills
AI in professional services
Can AI replace or assist licensed professionals in therapy and law?
12 bills
AI governance structures
Should states create new agencies or commissions to oversee AI?
10 bills
AI workforce impact
How should businesses report AI's effect on hiring and labor?
6 bills