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AI Summary
FL S0482 restricts government contracts with certain AI entities and requires parental consent for minors on chatbot platforms.
Business Impact
If you operate AI chatbots, you must obtain parental consent for minors by July 1, 2026, or face penalties.
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What This Means
The Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights in Florida restricts government contracts with certain AI entities and mandates parental consent for minors using chatbot platforms. It also requires bot operators to provide periodic notifications to users.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits government contracts with certain AI entities under specific circumstances (s. 287.138)
- Mandates parental consent for minors on chatbot platforms (s. 501.9984)
- Requires bot operators to provide periodic notifications to users (s. 501.9985)
Latest Legislative Action
Died in Messages
Compliance Checklist
Obtain parental consent for minors using chatbot platforms
Who: Operators of companion chatbot platforms
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
Who: Operators of companion chatbot platforms
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
Ensure compliance with contract restrictions regarding foreign entities
Who: Governmental entities
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Prohibition on extending or renewing contracts with specified entities
Who: Governmental entities
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Prohibition on extending or renewing contracts with specified entities
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Florida Senate Bill S0482, known as the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence by governmental entities. The bill prohibits governmental entities from entering into contracts with certain AI-related entities under specific circumstances. From July 1, 2026, governmental entities are further restricted from entering into contracts with entities providing AI technology unless specific affidavits are provided. Additionally, the bill mandates that companion chatbot platforms require parental consent for minors to become account holders. It also requires bot operators to periodically notify users.
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