SB3384 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

AI COMPANION MODEL SAFETY ACT
Last Action

2/04/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Laura Ellman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Creates the Artificial Intelligence Companion Model Safety Act. Provides that an operator shall not operate or provide an artificial intelligence companion to a user unless the artificial intelligence companion contains a protocol to take reasonable efforts to detect and address suicidal ideation or expressions of self-harm by a user to the artificial intelligence companion. Provides that an operator shall provide a clear and conspicuous notification to a user that states, either verbally or in text, that the user is not communicating with a human, at specified times. Provides for civil penalties. Provides that all moneys collected under the Act shall be deposited into the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/04/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
2/04/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/04/2026SenateReferred to Assignments