United States of America: Bill prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots (SB 867) was introduced in Senate
Description
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,…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament