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AI policies in California (United States)

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California (United States) Act / statute Adopted Binding

California chatbot child-safety law (SB 1119)

California SB 1119: Companion chatbots: children's safety (Chapter 190, Statutes of 2026)

Operators must carry out a documented, child-focused risk assessment before releasing a new or substantially modified companion chatbot, from 1 July 2027, and commission child-safety audits by 1 January 2029 or before first public release if later. The Attorney General must set up a public incident-reporting mechanism by 1 January 2028.

Applies from 1 Jul 2027 Pending review (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review) Official source
California (United States) Act / statute Adopted Binding

California companion chatbot law (SB 243)

California SB 243: Companion chatbots (Chapter 677, Statutes of 2025)

Operators of companion chatbots must disclose that the chatbot is AI and maintain a protocol for responding to suicidal ideation and self-harm that refers users to crisis services. Users known to be minors get break reminders and protection from sexual content. Annual reports to the Office of Suicide Prevention begin 1 July 2027, and a person injured by a violation can bring a civil action.

Adopted 13 Oct 2025 Pending review (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review) Official source

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