HI HB1782

Requires AI companion systems and conversational AI services to clearly disclose to minors that they are interacting with artificial intelligence, not a human, at the start of each session and every three hours during continuous use.

Prohibits providers from using manipulative techniques designed to foster emotional dependency in minors, including artificial rewards, simulated exclusivity, or pressure tactics to continue interaction.

Bans AI systems from generating sexually explicit content for minors, simulating romantic or sexual relationships with minors, or representing themselves as capable of providing professional mental health services.

Mandates suicide and self-harm response protocols requiring AI systems to redirect users to crisis resources, and prohibits AI from representing itself as human during crisis interventions.

Authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General and Office of Consumer Protection with civil penalties up to $15,000 per violation per day, and allows private civil actions for actual damages and attorney's fees.