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AI Summary
CA AB2023: Companion chatbots: children's safety. The bill adds Chapter 22.6.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. Disclaimer: Analysis limited due to lack of full bill text.
Business Impact
If you operate companion chatbots for children, you must implement safety measures by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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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
Companion chatbots: children's safety. — Track this CA bill at AI Laws by State. Disclaimer: Analysis limited due to lack of full bill text.
Key Provisions
- The bill adds Chapter 22.6.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, commencing with Section 22610. Disclaimer: Analysis limited due to lack of full bill text.
- The definition of 'companion chatbots' cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
- Specific mandates for parental controls and data privacy protections cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
- Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
Latest Legislative Action
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Buffy Wicks D | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Josh Lowenthal D | Sponsor | HD-069 |
| Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D | Sponsor | HD-016 |
| Steve Padilla D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Do pass ·
May 14, 2026
12 Yea
3 Nay
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 21, 2026
13 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
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Full Legal Analysis
The analysis discusses child safety measures for companion chatbots under AB2023, which adds Chapter 22.6.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, starting with Section 22610. Disclaimer: This analysis is limited due to the lack of access to the full bill text. The definition of 'companion chatbots' and specific mandates cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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