SB 1344FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Regulations for AI Companion Chatbots

Original title: Companion Artificial Intelligence Chatbots

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established new legal obligations for AI companies to restrict minor access to certain content and verify user identities, with potential civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation for non-compliance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

AI chatbot operators

They would have been required to implement age verification systems, parental controls, and mandatory user notifications.

Minors

Their access to AI chatbots would have been restricted, requiring parental consent and blocking of sexually explicit content.

Parents

They would have been required to provide verifiable consent for minors to use companion AI chatbots.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have required companies operating AI companion chatbots to verify the age of all users and mandate parental consent for minors. It also required chatbots to display notifications every 60 minutes clarifying that the user is not talking to a human.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'companion AI chatbot' under this bill?

It is defined as any software-based AI system designed primarily to simulate interpersonal interaction, friendship, companionship, or therapeutic communication.

What would have happened to existing chatbot accounts?

Operators would have been required to freeze or disable all existing accounts on July 1, 2026, until the user provided age verification.

Could the state fine companies for violating these rules?

Yes, the Department of Legal Affairs could have collected civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, plus attorney fees and court costs.

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AI Regulation Trend

The bill demonstrates an attempt to apply existing consumer protection frameworks (unfair trade practices) to AI-specific interactions.

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Sources

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