United States of America: Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (Bill No. SB 243)
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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…
SourceLaw on Companion Chatbots (SB 243) enters into force with grace period
On 1 January 2026, the Law on Companion Chatbots (SB 243) enters into force, adding Chapter 22.6 (commencing with Section 22601) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. The law defines “companion chatbot” as an artificial intelligence sy…
SourceGovernor of California signed Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (SB 243)
On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed into law the Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (SB 243). The law defines “companion chatbot” as an art…
SourceCalifornia State Legislature adopted Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (SB 243)
On 11 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted the Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms (SB 243). The Bill defines “companion chatbot” as an ar…
SourceBill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms was passed by California State Senate (Bill No. SB 243)
On 3 June 2025, the Bill amending the California Business and Professions Code to include obligations for operators of companion chatbot platforms was passed by the California State Senate. The Bill applies to operators of companion chatbot platform…
SourceBill establishing obligations for chatbots used by minors (SB 243) was introduced to California Senate
On 30 January 2025, the Bill establishing obligations for chatbots used by minors (SB 243) was introduced in the California Senate. The Bill would seek to regulate chatbot platforms used by minors by imposing obligations on platform operators to mit…
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