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CA SB867
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Padilla
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the manufacture, sale, exchange, or offer for sale of toys that include companion chatbots in California
- Defines "toy" as a product designed for use in play by children under 18 years of age
- Defines "companion chatbot" as an AI system with natural language interface that provides human-like responses and can sustain relationships across multiple interactions to meet social needs
- Exempts customer service bots, video game characters limited to game-related topics, and voice-activated virtual assistants that don't sustain relationships or elicit emotional responses
- Contains a sunset clause repealing the prohibition on January 1, 2031
Legislative Description
Toys: companion chatbots.
Last Action
Set for hearing April 6.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection2/18/2026
Rules1/5/2026
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