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CACaliforniaCaliforniaBillBillAB 2023

Companion Chatbots: Children's Safety

Would have required companion chatbot operators to perform annual child safety risk assessments and audits, with Attorney General reporting and a private right of action for harmed children.

Where it stands

FailedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawFailed

Ordered to inactive file in the Senate; not passed before the end of the 2026 floor sessionAug 304 weeks ago

Body
California Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Feb 17
Votes
Assembly 66-8
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AIKids
Official page Source: California Legislative Information (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)

Timeline

  1. Aug 30 4 weeks ago

    Ordered to inactive file

  2. Aug 13 6 weeks ago

    Passed Senate Appropriations Committee (6-1)

  3. May 26 4 months ago

    Passed Assembly (66-8)

  4. Feb 17 7 months ago

    Introduced

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Assemblymember Wicks
  • D (Democrat)Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan