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Protecting Children from AI Chatbot Harms: Age Verification and Parental Consent

New legislation mandates AI chatbot providers to verify user ages and obtain parental consent for minors under 18. This aims to shield children from inappropriate content and monitor for self-harm related interactions, ensuring parents are informed of potential risks.
Key points
All AI chatbot users must create an account and verify their age to use the service.
For individuals under 18, parental consent and linking the child's account to a parental account will be required.
AI chatbots will monitor conversations for suicidal ideation, immediately informing parents and offering resources.
Children's access to AI chatbots engaging in sexually explicit communication will be blocked.
Users will be regularly notified that they are interacting with an AI, not a human.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2714
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
Process start date: 2025-09-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CHAT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2714.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All AI chatbot users must create an account and verify their age to use the service.
  • For individuals under 18, parental consent and linking the child's account to a parental account will be required.
  • AI chatbots will monitor conversations for suicidal ideation, immediately informing parents and offering resources.
  • Children's access to AI chatbots engaging in sexually explicit communication will be blocked.
  • Users will be regularly notified that they are interacting with an AI, not a human.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Family Security Informatization