An Act providing for a temporary prohibition on artificial intelligence chatbots in children's toys; and imposing penalties.
This Pennsylvania bill temporarily bans the sale, manufacture, and distribution of children's toys containing artificial intelligence chatbots for a period of three years. It defines an AI chatbot as technology that uses generative AI to hold interactive conversations with users, while excluding toys that only provide pre-written responses. The law applies to any product intended for children under 14 years old and allows the Attorney General to enforce the ban through civil penalties and legal injunctions if violations occur. After the three-year period expires, the prohibition will automatically end, though any violations committed during the ban remain subject to enforcement.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jun 15, 2026
Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Communications & Technology
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Tarah Probst
DDemocratic
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