S2195Introduced in the Senate
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Introduced by Lori Urso, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS - Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee on Innovation, Internet, & Technology: Passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence · June 4, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Absent |
| Christopher Paplauskas | 15 | Yes |
| Jacquelyn Baginski | 17 | Yes |
| Arthur Handy | 18 | Yes |
| Evan Shanley | 24 | Yes |
| Robert Craven | 32 | Absent |
| Tina Spears | 36 | Yes |
| Samuel Azzinaro | 37 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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