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AI Summary
FL SB 1344: Companion Artificial Intelligence Chatbots — Legislation focusing on user account creation and age verification for AI chatbot access.
Business Impact
If you operate companion AI chatbots in Florida, you must implement user account creation and age verification processes 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
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Key Provisions
- Operators must require users to create an account to access companion AI chatbots.
- Operators must verify the age of users and take actions if a user is identified as a minor.
- Operators must protect the confidentiality of age verification information.
- Violations are classified as deceptive and unfair trade practices.
Latest Legislative Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 13)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Benacquisto | Primary |
| Cruz | Primary |
| Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice | Primary |
| Bradley | Primary |
| Burgess | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
Passage, Third Reading ·
Apr 29, 2025
114 Yea
0 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
Third Reading ·
Apr 24, 2025
36 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Favorable with Committee Substitute ·
Apr 17, 2025
17 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement user account creation for chatbot access
Who: Operators of companion AI chatbots
Penalty: Deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices
Who: Operators of companion AI chatbots
Penalty: Deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices
Establish age verification processes for users
Who: Operators of companion AI chatbots
Penalty: Deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices
Who: Operators of companion AI chatbots
Penalty: Deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices
Ensure confidentiality of age verification information
Who: Operators of companion AI chatbots
Penalty: Deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices
Who: Operators of companion AI chatbots
Penalty: Deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices
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