To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of children's toys and child care articles that incorporate an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. This prohibition would apply to manufacturers, importers, sellers, and distributors, taking effect 180 days after the bill's enactment. A "chatbot" is defined as technology using AI or machine learning to engage in interactive conversations, and "child care articles" include items like those used for a child's sleep, feeding, or hygiene. Violations of this prohibition would be treated as violations under the existing Consumer Product Safety Act.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Apr 20, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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