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State requirements for companion chatbots and AI therapy.
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8 laws across 7 states
| State & law | Timing | Who it covers | What to examine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado HB26-1263 | Phased Act effective Aug 12, 2026; principal operating duties Jan 1, 2027; reporting July 1, 2027. | Conversational AI services; separate duties for known minors. | Age estimation, minor safeguards, disclosures, crisis response and privacy representations.Read provisions → |
| New York S9051B · Chapter 368 | Upcoming Signed Oct 28, 2026; effective Jan 1, 2027. | Covered AI companions and covered minors under Article 48. | Unsafe features, age determination, access restrictions and public enforcement.Read provisions → |
| California SB243 | Current / phased Jan 1, 2026; reporting July 1, 2027. Known-minor subsection removed Jan 1, 2027. | Covered companion chatbots; additional 2026 known-minor duties. | AI notices, crisis protocols, break reminders, public reporting and private remedies.Read provisions → |
| California SB1119 · Adam’s Law | Upcoming / phased Jan 1, 2027; main safeguards/data July 1, 2027; audits generally 2029. | Covered operators; most duties concern services allowing children. | Age assurance, protective defaults, manipulative behavior, child data and audits.Read provisions → |
| Washington HB2225 | Upcoming Jan 1, 2027. | AI companion chatbots; additional known-minor / directed-to-minor duties. | AI notices, isolation, secrecy, guilt, romantic bonds, crisis protocols.Read provisions → |
| Oregon SB1546 | Upcoming Jan 1, 2027. | Defined AI companions/platforms; known or reasonably believed minors. | Crisis follow-up, minor notices, engagement safeguards and private remedies.Read provisions → |
| Utah HB452 + 2026 amendments | Current May 7, 2025; definitions/enforcement amended May 6, 2026. | Covered mental health chatbots used by people located in Utah. | Health information and input sharing, advertising, AI disclosure.Read provisions → |
| Illinois HB1806 · WOPR Act | Current Aug 1, 2025. | Therapy offered to the Illinois public and professional use of AI. | Human professional responsibility, AI consent, therapeutic communication and confidentiality.Read provisions → |
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