SB1546Introduced in the Senate
Relating to artificial intelligence companions.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Tells those who make AI software to tell users that the users are talking to software, not a human. Tells them they must try to prevent users from getting output that causes suicidal feelings or thoughts. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0). Requires operators of artificial intelligence companions and artificial intelligence companion platforms to provide notice to users that the users are interacting with artificial output if a reasonable person that interacts with the artificial intelligence companion or artificial intelligence companion platform would believe that the person was interacting with a natural person. Requires the operators to have in place a protocol for detecting suicidal ideation or intent or self-harm ideation or intent and to prevent output that could cause such ideation or intent in users. Specifies minimum contents of the protocol, including referral to an appropriate crisis lifeline and additional intervention informed by clinical best practices and expertise. Requires an operator to make certain statements and disclosures if the operator has reason to believe that a user that interacts with the operator's artificial intelligence companion or artificial intelligence platform is a minor. Requires the operator to take reasonable steps to prevent the artificial intelligence companion from generating statements that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the person was interacting with a natural person and to require the artificial intelligence companion to make certain other statements. Requires an operator to post a report each year on a publicly accessible website that discloses incidents in which the operator referred a user to resources to prevent suicidal ideation, suicide or self-harm. Allows a user that suffers ascertainable harm to bring an action for damages and injunctive relief.
Where it stands
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading in Concurrence · March 5, 2026
28
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Informational Meeting held.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 3--Drazan, Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar.
Third reading. Carried by Dobson. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Smith G.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 85, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
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