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SB3262Introduced in the Senate

COMPANION AI PROTECTION ACT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act. Provides that an operator of a companion artificial intelligence product shall not deploy or operate a companion artificial intelligence product that incorporates specified features. Provides for auditing and reporting requirements. Provides that an operator shall provide a clear notification during an interaction with a companion artificial intelligence product informing the user that the user is communicating with a companion artificial intelligence product. Requires the implementation of mandatory user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol. Sets forth provisions concerning liability and enforcement. Effective January 1, 2027.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To AI and Social Media

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor All Senators

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  19. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  20. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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