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Bill would require parental controls for AI chatbot apps used by kids

In markupS. 4407Latest action

Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX

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Official title: CHATBOT Act

119th Congress

Topics: AI & technology

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The CHATBOT Act would require AI chatbot companies to add parental controls and consent rules for users under 18.

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What does this do?

S. 4407 would require AI chatbot apps to set up parent-controlled "family accounts" for users under 13, and require parental notice and verifiable consent for teens 13-17. Existing underage accounts that don't meet these rules must be shut down and their data deleted, with a 90-day window to retrieve it first.

Who does it affect?

This affects companies that build general-purpose AI chatbot products, and families with children or teens who use them. Customer service bots and educational tools are excluded.

Why does it matter?

Companies would face new compliance duties, including parental control tools, data deletion, and a ban on targeted ads to minors, without being required to collect extra ID or personal data to verify age.

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  1. IntroducedApr 28, 2026
  2. Senate committeeYou are here · Aug 5, 2026
  3. Senate vote
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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