S.4678

SIMS Act Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations Act

Introduced·6/3/26

The Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations Act (SIMS Act) prohibits chatbots that simulate minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct or conversation.

The Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations Act (SIMS Act) makes it unlawful for any person to make available a chatbot that simulates a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct or conversation. This prohibition applies when the conduct or conversation is obscene and violates any applicable criminal law. The term "chatbot" refers to interactive computer services or software applications designed to mimic human-like communication. The Attorney General can exempt certain law enforcement agencies from this prohibition for child sexual exploitation investigations.

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History

Jun 3

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.