U.S. Chatbot Legislation

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S. chatbot legislation spans state laws and proposals as well as federal measures, with jurisdictions taking different approaches to deciding which systems count as chatbots. Those definitions shape requirements for disclosures, age assurance, parental controls, crisis response, content safety, and the handling of sensitive conversational data. Examples discussed include California SB 1119 and New York S 9051; enforcement provisions often give state attorneys general a role. Together, these measures raise practical questions about protecting users—especially minors—while applying legal duties to chatbot interactions that vary by context and purpose.