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CA SB1119

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Padilla

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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