H.R.8382

To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.

Introduced·4/20/26

Federal HB8382 prohibits the manufacture and sale of children's toys and child care articles with artificial intelligence chatbots.

Federal HB8382 prohibits the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, and distribution of children's toys and child care articles that incorporate artificial intelligence chatbots. The prohibition takes effect 180 days after the bill's enactment. A chatbot is defined as technology using artificial intelligence or machine learning for interactive conversations. Violations are treated as Consumer Product Safety Act violations.

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History

Apr 21

House

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)

Apr 20

House

Introduced in House

Apr 20

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.