Chatbot law statistics
Figures on U.S. chatbot laws as of November 4, 2026, computed from the 77 records on this site. Each figure has its own link and citation.
34
enacted state laws that regulate AI chatbots
Counts signed state laws that meet the site's definition of a chatbot law.
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20
states with at least one enacted chatbot law
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Washington.
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22
enacted chatbot laws in effect now
A law counts as in effect once its first operative date has passed.
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12
enacted chatbot laws that take effect later
Signed laws whose first operative date is still ahead.
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12
enacted laws with a duty starting in the next 90 days
California AB 1979, California AB 1609, California SB 867, California SB 1119, California SB 243, Colorado HB 26-1263, Colorado SB 24-205, Connecticut SB 5, New York A 10008-C / S 9008-C, Oregon SB 1546, Rhode Island H 7350 / S 2195 and Washington HB 2225.
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state chatbot bills pending after passing at least one chamber
Bills that have not passed a chamber are not counted.
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3
chatbot bills vetoed by a governor
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government enforcement actions about chatbots
State attorney general suits and investigations, FTC actions and multistate letters. Their claims are allegations.
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8
enacted chatbot laws that let harmed people sue
California AB 1979, California SB 867, California SB 1119, California SB 243, Oregon SB 1546, Utah SB 226, Vermont H.816 and Washington HB 2225.
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21
enacted laws with the duty “say it is ai”
Tell users they are talking to AI, not a person. States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Washington.
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16
enacted laws with the duty “remind during long chats”
Repeat the AI notice or a break reminder at set intervals. States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
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14
enacted laws with the duty “protect minors”
Extra duties when the user is, or is known to be, a minor. States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon and Washington.
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4
enacted laws with the duty “check ages”
Verify or estimate users’ ages. States: California, Colorado, Georgia and New York.
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13
enacted laws with the duty “crisis protocol”
Detect talk of suicide or self-harm and refer users to crisis help. States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
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8
enacted laws with the duty “report to the state”
File reports with a state agency or publish metrics. States: California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
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enacted laws with the duty “limits on manipulative design”
Bans on engagement tricks, claiming to be human, or similar design practices. States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
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enacted laws with the duty “no ai therapist or licensed title”
Limits on AI providing therapy or presenting itself as a licensed professional. States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont.
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The next date when an enacted chatbot law, or part of one, takes effect is January 1, 2027 (California AB 1979). See the timeline.
How these are counted
Figures are computed when the site is built, from the same records shown on each law page, so the numbers match everywhere on the site. What counts as a chatbot law is set out on What counts; how records are checked is on Methodology. Changes are logged on Changes and corrections.
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