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CA SB1119
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Padilla
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AI Summary
- Declares the California Legislature's intent to enact future legislation addressing companion chatbots and children's safety
- Introduced by Senator Padilla with principal coauthors Assembly Members Bauer-Kahan and Wicks on February 17, 2026
- References existing California law requiring operators to disclose when a companion chatbot is artificially generated rather than human
- Contains no substantive regulatory provisions; serves as a placeholder "spot bill" for future amendments
- Requires only majority vote with no appropriation, fiscal committee review, or local program impact
Legislative Description
Companion chatbots: child safety.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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