Committee backs narrowed AI child‑safety reporting bill after White House‑suggested changes

Apr 7, 2026

An amendment narrowed Senator Yeager’s AI bill to focus on child‑safety transparency for large consumer chat services; sponsors said it aligns with federal policy and requires public child‑safety plans and 15‑day incident reporting to the attorney general. The committee advanced the measure 6–3.

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Chairman Yeager presented an amendment to Senate Bill 2171 that, according to him, reflects a White House suggestion and narrows the bill to a transparency and reporting framework focused on child safety for large AI chat services accessible to minors.

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