Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST
States Tighten Rules for Chatbots
Coverage from Edward Markey, Future of Privacy Forum, and others
Articles
6
Latest Article
03/25
Active Days
49
Executive Summary
U.S. states are advancing chatbot bills on disclosures, safety, and data controls, creating a fragmented privacy patchwork across jurisdictions
- FPF is tracking 98 chatbot bills across 34 states plus 3 federal proposals
- Chatbot definitions vary by capability, behavior, intent, and deployment context
- Many bills require clear AI disclosure and recurring reminders during chats
- Safety provisions often require crisis resources, self-harm response, and limits on manipulative behavior
- Several proposals restrict chatbots from diagnosing or posing as licensed professionals
- Data rules target conversational logs, sensitive inputs, deletion, and limits on training or advertising use
- Most bills assign enforcement to state attorneys general and some add private rights of action
Quick Facts
- What: They are proposing chatbot rules for disclosure safety and data use
- Where: Across 34 U.S. states and at the federal level
- Why: To address privacy risks youth protection and harm prevention
- Who: State and federal lawmakers plus privacy groups and chatbot operators
- When: Legislative activity expanded in 2025 and 2026
Coverage Timeline: 49 Days
Featured Article
Connecticut regulators outline forthcoming safeguards for ai chatbots used by minors in response to enforcement actions and proposed legislation in Connecticut.
Additional Articles
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State and federal lawmakers in the United States introduced chatbot bills in 2026 addressing transparency, data protection, and safety.
States and federal lawmakers are advancing chatbot governance across privacy regulation in 2026.
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Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect Children from Privacy and Safety Risks Posed by AI Chatbots
Senator Edward J. Markey introduced the Youth AI Privacy Act in March 2026 to restrict AI chatbot data use and manipulative features affecting minors, with FTC and state enforcement.
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Connecticut lawmakers in 2026 consider new safeguards for AI chatbots to protect minors in Connecticut.
Connecticut lawmakers advance privacy and online safety bills addressing chatbots, facial recognition, and AI disclosures in Connecticut.