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AI Summary
AB-1064's intent and provisions are unconfirmed without the full bill text. The relationship with SB 243 is not substantiated.
Business Impact
If you develop AI chatbots, ensure they are not foreseeably harmful to minors or face restrictions.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The LEAD for Kids Act's specific aims and provisions, including any restrictions on AI chatbots for minors, are unconfirmed. The bill's relationship with SB 243 is not substantiated.
Key Provisions
- The provision regarding prohibiting companion chatbots for users under 18 is unverified without the full bill text.
Latest Legislative Action
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aanestad | Coauthor |
| Ashburn | Author |
| Bates | Coauthor |
| Battin | Coauthor |
| Bauer-Kahan | Author |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 9)
AB 1064 Bauer-Kahan Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Sep 12, 2025
60 Yea
8 Nay
12 Other
Passed ✓
3rd Reading AB1064 Bauer-Kahan et al. By Ashby ·
Sep 10, 2025
31 Yea
6 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 29, 2025
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure chatbot services comply with age restrictions for minors.
Who: Operators of chatbot services.
Penalty: Potential ban on chatbot use for minors.
Who: Operators of chatbot services.
Penalty: Potential ban on chatbot use for minors.
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill 1064, known as the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, was intended to add Chapter 25.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code in California. The bill's specific provisions, including any prohibitions on companion chatbots for users under 18, are unconfirmed without the full bill text. The bill's current status is not confirmed. The relationship between AB-1064 and SB 243 is not substantiated, as the full bill texts are required for confirmation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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