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New York|S09408

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of chatbot toys in this state; directs an interagency study on the potential risks and benefits that chatbot toys pose to child users.

Committee 2

Summary

This New York bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys within the state. It also directs state agencies to conduct a joint study examining the potential risks and benefits these toys may pose to child users.

Sponsor

DAndrew Gounardes

Last action

referred to codes

Jun 1, 2026

Topics

Consumer ProtectionChildren & AI SafetyAI Safety & Risk Management

Legislative history

Jun 1, 2026S

COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

Jun 1, 2026S

ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1488

Jun 1, 2026S

PASSED SENATE

Jun 1, 2026S

DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

Jun 1, 2026A

referred to codes

May 14, 2026S

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

May 14, 2026S

PRINT NUMBER 9408A

Mar 10, 2026S

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION