Assembly BillPassed first houseBusiness and Professions
AB 2023: Companion chatbots: children’s safety.
What AB 2023 does, verified August 15, 2026
<p>The proposed act aims to enhance child safety measures related to companion chatbots. It mandates operators to conduct annual risk assessments starting July 1, 2027, focusing on potential harms to minors from the design and operation of these bots. Operators must also undergo independent audits and submit reports to the Attorney General, which will remain confidential unless required by law. Starting January 1, 2028, the Attorney General is tasked with issuing annual public reports based on submitted audit findings. The act allows for civil actions against operators who violate these provisions, including claims for punitive damages.</p>
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 17, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |