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Applicability of the prohibition on sale of toys with companion chatbots under Toys: Companion Chatbots Act ended
On 1 January 2031, the prohibition on toys that include a companion chatbot under the Toys: Companion Chatbots Act (SB 867) expires. From that date, organisations are no longer prohibited from manufacturing, selling or exchanging, possessing with in…
- SB-867 Toys: companion chatbots., California Legislative Information (Official)
Act prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the Toys: Companion Chatbots Act (SB 867) enters into force. The Act amends the Business and Professions Code. From this date, the definition of toy is added to the companion chatbot chapter, and any person is prohibited from manu…
- SB-867 Toys: companion chatbots., California Legislative Information (Official)
California Governor signed Bill prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867) into law
On 10 September 2026, the California Governor signed the Bill prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867) into law, which amends Section 22601 of, and adds Section 22604.5 to, the California Business and Professions Code. The Act will …
- SB-867 Toys: companion chatbots., California Legislative Information (Official)
California Legislature adopted Bill prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867)
On 31 August 2026, the California Legislature adopted the Bill prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867), which amends Section 22601 of, and adds Section 22604.5 to, the California Business and Professions Code. The Bill would prohib…
- SB 867: An act to add and repeal Chapter 22.6.5 (commencing with Section 22608) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business regulations., california legislature (Official)
Bill prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867) was introduced in Senate
On 5 January 2026, the Bill prohibiting the sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867) was introduced in the California Senate. The Bill would amend the Business and Professions Code by adding Chapter 22.6.5, instituting a ban on the manufacture,…
- SB 867: An act to add and repeal Chapter 22.6.5 (commencing with Section 22608) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business regulations., california legislature (Official)