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A bill for an act relating to the requirements for chatbot deployers, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements … Reviewed

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A bill for an act relating to the requirements for chatbot deployers, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements for minors to interact with artificial intelligence companions and therapeutic chatbots, and providing civil penalties, punitive penalties, and civil causes of action.

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HF2204 establishes requirements for chatbot deployers, including data collection limits, age verification, and protocols for minors, with civil penalties for violations.

State
Iowa
Bill Number
HF2204
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 29, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 18, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 18, 2026
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

Affected Industries

Education Technology Healthcare

Topics

Comprehensive AI User-Facing AI

What This Means

House File 2204 introduces comprehensive regulations for chatbot deployers in Iowa, focusing on user safety, data privacy, age verification, and specific protocols for interactions with minors. The bill outlines civil penalties.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology. H.J. 174.

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-080

Compliance Checklist

Implement safety protocols for chatbot interactions.
Who: Chatbot deployers
Deadline: Upon deployment of the chatbot
Penalty: Civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation
Verify user age for access to AI companions.
Who: Chatbot deployers
Deadline: Before making the chatbot publicly available
Penalty: Civil penalties and potential lawsuits from minors
Provide disclaimers and documentation for therapeutic chatbots.
Who: Developers of therapeutic chatbots
Deadline: Before deployment for minor use
Penalty: Civil penalties and damages claims

Related & Companion Bills

Iowa HF2715 — A bill for an act relating to chatbots, including deployer … →

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Related Topics

Comprehensive AI User-Facing AI

Affected Industries

Education Technology Healthcare

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