S.4407

CHATBOT Act Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act

Introduced·4/28/26

CHATBOT Act regulates artificial intelligence chatbots to protect children and teens.

The CHATBOT Act mandates family accounts for children using AI chatbots and requires verifiable parental consent for teens. It sets default parental controls, prohibits targeted advertising using personal data, and mandates data deletion upon account termination. The Act also requires studies on AI chatbots' impact on children and teens and allows state attorneys general to enforce its provisions. It takes effect one year after enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
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History

Apr 28

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.