SB3262 - 104th General Assembly
COMPANION AI PROTECTION ACT
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, Rachel Ventura, Meg Loughran Cappel, Lakesia Collins, Graciela Guzmán, Robert F. Martwick, Karina Villa, Mark L. Walker and Suzy Glowiak HiltonStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act. Provides that an operator of a companion artificial intelligence product shall not deploy or operate a companion artificial intelligence product that incorporates specified features. Provides for auditing and reporting requirements. Provides that an operator shall provide a clear notification during an interaction with a companion artificial intelligence product informing the user that the user is communicating with a companion artificial intelligence product. Requires the implementation of mandatory user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol. Sets forth provisions concerning liability and enforcement. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 2/18/2026 | Senate | To AI and Social Media |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor All Senators |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton |
