Description
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)
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Concerns
Consumer Protection
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2026-01-05
under deliberation
2026-08-31
adopted
2026-09-10
adopted
2027-01-01
in force