To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
This bill establishes a prohibition on the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of specific products designed for children. Specifically, it targets children's toys and child care articles that integrate an artificial intelligence chatbot as part of their design. This measure aims to prevent the inclusion of interactive AI conversational technologies in products intended for young users. The prohibition will become effective 180 days following the enactment of the Act. Any violation of this provision will be treated as a violation under section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, allowing for established enforcement mechanisms. The bill defines "artificial intelligence," "machine learning," "chatbot," "child care article," and "children's toy" by referencing existing statutes to ensure clarity and consistency.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
Commerce
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-8382| House
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill establishes a prohibition on the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of specific products designed for children. Specifically, it targets children's toys and child care articles that integrate an artificial intelligence chatbot as part of their design. This measure aims to prevent the inclusion of interactive AI conversational technologies in products intended for young users. The prohibition will become effective 180 days following the enactment of the Act. Any violation of this provision will be treated as a violation under section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, allowing for established enforcement mechanisms. The bill defines "artificial intelligence," "machine learning," "chatbot," "child care article," and "children's toy" by referencing existing statutes to ensure clarity and consistency.