SB1090

Providing for disclosures and safeguards relating to the use of artificial intelligence; and imposing duties on the Attorney General.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Pennsylvania SB1090 mandates disclosures and safeguards for AI companions, focusing on minors and preventing harmful content.

Pennsylvania SB1090, known as the Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitative Chatbots and Harmful AI Technology Act, requires operators of AI companion platforms to disclose that these AIs may not be suitable for minors. Operators must also implement measures to prevent AIs from producing sexually explicit content or encouraging self-harm. Additionally, the act mandates clear notifications to users about the AI's non-human status and provides protocols to prevent harmful content.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–0 · Mar 17
Current
Communications and Technology Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

12:30 PM

Communications & Technology (s) Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Referred to Communications & Technology

Mar 17

Senate

Re-reported as committed

Mar 17

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (49-1)