Artificial intelligence chatbot technology requirements provision
This bill establishes rules for artificial intelligence chatbots used by people in Minnesota, specifically targeting companies that own or operate these systems. It requires chatbots to clearly inform users that they are interacting with an AI rather than a human and prohibits the technology from giving advice on medical, mental health, or legal matters without a professional license. The legislation also mandates that chatbots designed to simulate relationships must actively prevent users from self-harm and provide crisis contact information if such risks are detected. If a chatbot violates these safety or disclosure rules, the company could be held financially responsible for any resulting harm to users.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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1
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erin Maye Quade
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Liz Boldon
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Michael Kreun
RRepublican
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