United States of America: Age verification requirement in Children Harmed by AI Technology Act (CHAT Act/ HR 7218)
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
22 Jan 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Companion AI Chatbot Act (CHAT Act/ HR 7218) including age verification requirements was introduced in House of Representatives
On 30 January 2026, the Companion AI Chatbot Act, including age verification requirements, was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act would apply to any person or organisation (“covered entity”) that owns, operates, or makes available a…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament