COMPANION AI PROTECTION ACT
Summary
Creates the Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act. Provides that an operator of a companion artificial intelligence product shall not deploy or operate a companion artificial intelligence product that incorporates specified features. Provides for auditing and reporting requirements. Provides that an operator shall provide a clear notification during an interaction with a companion artificial intelligence product informing the user that the user is communicating with a companion artificial intelligence product. Requires the implementation of mandatory user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol. Sets forth provisions concerning liability and enforcement. Effective January 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action May 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
2
Committee
5
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Edly-Allen
DDemocratic
Co
GG
Graciela Guzmán
DDemocratic
Co
Karina Villa
DDemocratic
Co
Lakesia Collins
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Walker
DDemocratic
Co
Meg Loughran Cappel
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Porfirio
DDemocratic
Co
Rachel Ventura
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Martwick
DDemocratic
Co
Suzy Glowiak Hilton
DDemocratic
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