LD2162

An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions

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Maine LD2162 aims to protect minors from accessing AI chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions.

Maine LD2162 regulates the accessibility of artificial intelligence chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions to minors. The bill prohibits operators and distributors from making these systems accessible to minors, requiring age verification systems to ensure compliance. It allows for alternative versions of chatbots without human-like features for minors and users who have not verified their age. The bill exempts therapy chatbots if specific conditions are met, including oversight by a licensed mental health professional and robust clinical trial data.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Apr 13

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

Apr 9

Senate

Taken from the table by the President