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H.R. 8382119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
Introduced:
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This bill would ban AI chatbot toys and child care products, taking effect 180 days after it becomes law.
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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.
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.
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.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
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