A 9317 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Regulates companion chatbots

This bill requires operators of companion chatbots in New York to include a clear warning about potential psychological risks and dependency. It directly affects businesses, corporations, or individuals running chatbots designed to simulate interpersonal relationships (like romantic, familial, or therapeutic interactions) as their primary function. The law mandates that this warning appear prominently on the chatbot's website and be available in all languages the chatbot supports. The requirement takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Dec 10, 2025
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Linda Rosenthal
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