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Bill would ban AI chatbots in children's toys and products
Data as of July 11, 2026
This bill would ban AI chatbot toys and child care products, taking effect 180 days after it becomes law.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill would make it illegal to make, import, sell, or distribute children's toys and child care products that have an AI chatbot built in. A chatbot is any technology that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning to hold conversations with a user. The ban would start 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Who does it affect?
The rule would apply to everyone in the supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, retailers, and distributors. Anyone who breaks the rule would face penalties under existing federal consumer product safety law.
Why does it matter?
Companies that do not comply would face the same legal consequences that apply to other violations of federal consumer product safety law. The 180-day window gives businesses time to adjust before the rule takes effect.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- Momentum builds in Congress to ban AI chatbots for kids
nbcnews.comApr 30, 2026Leans left
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eff.orgMay 8, 2026
- New Federal Bills Promote US AI Leadership and Child Safety
pymnts.comApr 29, 2026
- US lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
economictimes.indiatimes.comApr 28, 2026
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Official title
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- April 20, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
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