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14 events advancing 13 policy or regulatory changes:
adopted

Companion Chatbots: Children's Safety Act (AB 2023/SB 1119)

Latest eventDate: 2027-07-01 law implementation

Child safety obligations in Companion Chatbots: Children's Safety Act enters into force

On 1 July 2027, the child safety obligations of the Companion Chatbots: Children’s Safety Act (SB 1119) enter into force. Before making a new or substantially modified companion chatbot available in California, operators will need to perform and doc…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementAge verification requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
in grace period

Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (Bill No. SB 243)

Latest eventDate: 2027-07-01 law implementation

Annual reporting obligations under the Law on Companion Chatbots (SB 243) enter into force

On 1 July 2027, the annual reporting obligations under the Law on Companion Chatbots (SB 243) enter into force, as established in Chapter 22.6 (commencing with Section 22601) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. The law defines “compa…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementFair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
in force

EU Regulation on machinery products

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-20 law implementation

Regulation on machinery becomes applicable (2023/1230)

On 20 January 2027, the Regulation on machinery becomes applicable (2023/1230). It replaces the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), which is repealed on the same day, and sets out the safety and health rules that manufacturers must meet when designing…

Implementer
European Union
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementQuality of Service requirement
Economic activityML and AI development, technological consumer goods
in consultation

Law Commission inquiry into product liability for software and artificial intelligence

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-14 inquiry consultation closed

Law Commission closes consultation on product liability for software and artificial intelligence

On 14 January 2027, the Law Commission of England and Wales closes the consultation on its review of product liability law under Part 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA). The review assesses whether the CPA needs updating, in particular to a…

Implementer
United Kingdom
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementUser/subject right
Economic activityplatform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, ML and AI development, software provider: other software
adopted

Age verification requirement in New York Act prohibiting artificial intelligence companions from using features considered unsafe for minors (SB 9051B/AB 10379C)

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-01 law implementation

New York Act prohibiting artificial intelligence companions from using features considered unsafe for minors (SB 9051B/AB 10379C) including an age verification requirement enters into force

On 1 January 2027, the Act prohibiting artificial intelligence (AI) companions from using features considered unsafe for minors (SB 9051B/AB 10379C) enters into force. The Governor of New York signed the Act into law as Chapter 368 of the Laws of 20…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementAge verification requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
adopted

California Act on Health Care Services: Artificial Intelligence (AB 1979, Chapter 854 of the Statutes of 2026)

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-01 law implementation

Act on Health Care Services: Artificial Intelligence (AB 1979, Chapter 854 of the Statutes of 2026) enters into force

On 1 January 2027, the Act on Health Care Services: Artificial Intelligence (AB 1979, Chapter 854 of the Statutes of 2026) enters into force. The Act establishes requirements for health facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, group practice office…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementQuality of Service requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
in grace period

Design requirement in Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263)

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-01 law implementation

Design requirements under Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263) enter into force

On 1 January 2027, the design obligations under the Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263) enter into force. As signed into law on 29 May 2026 and in force since 12 Augu…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaDesign and testing standards
Policy or regulatory elementDesign requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
in grace period

Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement in Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263)

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-01 law implementation

Fair marketing and advertising practice obligations under Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263) enter into force

On 1 January 2027, the false representation prohibition under the Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263) applies. As signed into law on 29 May 2026 and in force since 12…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementFair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
in grace period

Age verification requirement in Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263)

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-01 law implementation

Age verification obligations under Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263) enter into force

On 1 January 2027, the age verification obligations under the Colorado Bill concerning requirements for an operator of a conversational artificial intelligence service (HB 26-1263) apply. As signed into law on 29 May 2026 and in force since 12 Augus…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementAge verification requirement
Economic activityML and AI development
adopted

Consumer rights in Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189)

Latest eventDate: 2027-01-01 law implementation

Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189) including consumer rights enters into force

On 1 January 2027, the provisions of the Act concerning the use of automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions (SB 26-189) enter into force. The Act grants consumers the right to request personal data and correction of factually …

Implementer
United States of America
Policy areaConsumer protection
Policy or regulatory elementUser/subject right
Economic activityML and AI development
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