Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Summary
This bill establishes new safety requirements for AI companion technology, requiring developers to implement features that detect and respond to users expressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm, or financial harm to others. The bill also mandates that AI companions notify users that they do not have human emotions. These requirements apply to companies that develop or deploy AI companion products.
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Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
May 21, 2026
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Legislative history
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Proposed Substitute
Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol