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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