WAHB 2225HOT

Chatbot Safety for Children Act

Imposes safety requirements on AI chatbot platforms accessible to children under 18. Requires age verification, content filtering for harmful material, usage time limits for minors, and mandatory reporting of concerning interactions involving self-harm or exploitation.

Status Timeline

Introduced

In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted

Last ActionReferred to House Innovation Committee

Last Action Date2025-01-20

Key Information

State: Washington
Introduced: 2025-01-13
Status: In Committee

📋 What This Means For You

This bill is still working its way through the legislature. It has not yet become law, but it signals the direction Washington may take on chatbot safety, data privacy.

If enacted, it would: Imposes safety requirements on AI chatbot platforms accessible to children under 18. Requires age verification, content filtering for harmful material, usage time limits for minors, and mandatory reporting of concerning interactions involving self-harm or exploitation.