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FL H1395

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alejandro Rizo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights" (Part IX of Ch. 501, F.S.), establishing rights for Floridians including the right to know when communicating with AI, the right to supervise minors' AI use, and the right to pursue civil remedies against unauthorized AI-generated use of one's name, image, or likeness

  • Prohibits governmental entities, beginning July 1, 2026, from contracting for AI technology, software, or products with entities owned by, controlled by, or organized under the laws of a foreign country of concern, and requires entities to submit sworn affidavits attesting they do not meet these criteria

  • Requires companion chatbot platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing minors (age 17 or younger) to create or maintain accounts, and mandates parental controls including access to interaction history, time limits, and notifications if the minor expresses intent to self-harm; violations carry civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation and private causes of action up to $10,000 in damages per minor

  • Requires all bot operators to display pop-up notifications at the start and at least every hour during interactions informing users they are not communicating with a human, and prohibits AI companies from selling or disclosing users' personal information unless it is deidentified data

  • Amends s. 540.08, F.S., to prohibit the commercial use of an individual's name, image, or likeness created through generative artificial intelligence without express consent from the individual or authorized parties, with protections extending up to 40 years after death and additional penalties of up to $1,000 per violation for unauthorized use of a servicemember's likeness

Legislative Description

Artificial Intelligence

Last Action

Now in Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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