Committee advances AI "companion chatbot" substitute after rejecting private-rights amendment

Jan 23, 2026

The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee on Jan. 23 reported out a proposed substitute for House Bill 22 25 (H3140.1), which sets operator disclosures and protections for minors for AI companion chatbots; an amendment to limit private enforcement to the attorney general failed. The substitute passed the committee 7-3 with three excused.

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The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee on Friday reported out a proposed substitute to House Bill 22 25 (H3140.1), a measure that would require operators of AI "companion chatbots" to disclose that interactions are artificially generated and impose enhanced safeguards for minors.

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