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SC H5476

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Guffey

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Applies to chatbot operators with 500,000+ monthly active users worldwide, excluding internal workplace tools, clinical systems, university research systems, and customer service bots
  • Requires age verification before enabling "restricted features" including personalization, proactive notifications, extended interaction sessions, relationship simulation, and explicit content
  • Minors verified as under 18 can only access restricted features with verifiable parental consent; minors under 16 require parents to provide contact information or establish a linked parental account
  • Prohibits chatbot features designed to prioritize engagement metrics over user wellbeing, and requires crisis intervention systems when users express suicidal thoughts or intent to self-harm
  • Mandates operators report covered incidents (death, suicide attempts, self-harm requiring medical attention, psychiatric emergencies) to the Attorney General within 15 days, with civil penalties up to $50,000 per day for violations

Legislative Description

Protecting Children from Chatbots

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

3/31/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/31/2026

Full Bill Text

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