HB952Introduced in the House of Delegates
Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation
Introduced by Jason Buckel, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain operators of companion chatbots to establish, maintain, and publish certain protocols and provide certain information to users of the companion chatbot; requiring operators to establish enhanced measures for minor users of companion chatbots; limiting the amount and type of data an operator may collect; requiring an operator to establish and maintain a complaint system; requiring the Office of Suicide Prevention to annually publish certain data compiled from operators; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 21, 2026
123
Yes
4
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Absent |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Absent |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {823320/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (123-4)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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