# Connecticut SB 00005: AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY. Connecticut SB 00005, AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by General Law Committee; status signed, last action 2026-05-27 (Signed by the Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00005-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Connecticut SB 00005 - State: Connecticut - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-02-04 - Last action: 2026-05-27, Signed by the Governor - Sponsor: General Law Committee - Cosponsors: 68 - Subjects: general law - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 6 (0 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 18 ## Summary To (1) establish (A) various requirements concerning artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence technologies, artificial intelligence companions and automated employment-related decision processes, (B) an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office to be overseen by an Artificial Intelligence Policy Director, (C) an Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program, (D) a Connecticut AI Academy and require various state agencies to disseminate information concerning said academy, (E) an artificial intelligence working group, and (F) a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board; (2) require (A) subscription-based artificial intelligence providers to make consumer disclosures, (B) frontier developers to implement various internal processes concerning frontier models, (C) synthetic digital content to be detectable as synthetic digital content, (D) the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop and implement a program to bolster artificial intelligence cooperation, (E) the Labor Commissioner to establish an Artificial Intelligence Workforce Research Hub, (F) the Office of Workforce Strategy to develop, implement and promote programs to improve the skills of the state's workforce in relation to artificial intelligence and a plan to create technologist apprenticeships, (G) the Office of Health Strategy to create a program to use artificial intelligence systems to enhance health outcomes for state residents, and (H) the Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and Commissioner of Consumer Protection to accept applications for safe harbor programs; (3) provide (A) that certain uses of an automated employment-related decision process constitute an unlawful discriminatory practice, (B) that no artificial intelligence technology shall be used to modify or impair a collective bargaining agreement or the role of a designated employee organization, (C) for the designation of artificial intelligence fellows, and (D) for the inclusion of instruction in topics such as the responsible use of emerging technologies in teacher certification preparation programs; and (4) modify (A) the "computer science education and workforce development account", (B) the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee, and (C) the economic development strategic plan. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Safer AI companions for kids: benefit, medium. Starting January 1, 2027, covered AI companions must identify themselves when users could mistake them for people. They must use safety steps for messages about suicide, self-harm, or imminent violence, and direct users to mental health resources. For users under 18, operators must prevent specifie… - More notice for automated job decisions: benefit, medium. Starting October 1, 2027, workers and job applicants must get plain-language notice when covered employment technology interacts with them, unless that interaction is obvious. Before a decision substantially based on the technology, they must get written details about its purpose, data, and the dec… - Safeguards for state agency AI: benefit, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, state agencies must follow rules set by OPM and DAS before using AI to deliver public assistance or make decisions that materially affect rights, safety, or welfare. Agencies must also complete and post an AI impact assessment at least 60 days before deployment. They cann… - Clearer terms for AI subscriptions: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, AI subscription providers must give Connecticut residents written details about important service limits before they agree or pay. Residents must accept the terms in writing before a new subscription or renewal. Renewal notices must explain new or changed limits. - Screen warnings for young platform users: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2028, covered platforms must show the statutory Surgeon General warning to covered users they have not reasonably determined are adults. The first warning each day must cover at least 75% of the screen for 30 seconds. After three hours of use, and each additional hour, it must… - More access to AI Academy training: benefit, low. The Connecticut AI Academy must be established by December 31, 2026, and offer courses and resources on AI, digital skills, careers, and workforce training. People who complete courses can earn certificates or badges. Starting in 2027, housing providers, home visiting programs, and the Labor Depart… - More protection for frontier AI workers: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, frontier developers must tell covered employees about their rights and cannot punish them for protected whistleblowing. By January 1, 2027, developers with more than $500 million in combined annual revenue with commonly controlled companies must offer covered employees an… - AI courses for small businesses: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, and within available appropriations, the Secretary of the State must work with Charter Oak State College to share information about Connecticut AI Academy courses through small-business channels. The information must include courses on using AI to improve marketing and ma… - More review of state AI systems: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, state agencies must assess covered AI before using it and post the assessment at least 60 days before deployment. The state must also publish an annual inventory of agency AI systems, with the first due December 31, 2026. The inventory must include available details about… - Privacy rules for health AI research: benefit, low. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, the Comptroller may share relevant data for an AI health competition aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Data sharing must follow privacy laws, including HIPAA, and deidentification standards. Participants must agree not to identify pe… - Source labels for AI-made media: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, publicly available AI systems with more than 1 million monthly users must add hard-to-remove source data to audio, images, or video they create or materially change, when commercially and technically reasonable. Exceptions include business-to-business uses and some video a… - State pilot checks AI safety: benefit, low. Starting July 1, 2027, the state must run a pilot to test independent reviews of AI model safety, within available appropriations. The state can approve up to five verification groups, and the pilot ends June 30, 2030. The state must recommend legislation by December 31, 2028, and the University of… - More computer science in schools: benefit, low. Starting July 1, 2026, Connecticut public schools must include computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in their instruction. Legally qualified teachers must teach the courses. Teacher preparation programs leading to professional certification must also incl… - Layoff notices identify technology cuts: benefit, low. Starting October 1, 2026, employers that give the Labor Department the specified written layoff notice must say whether artificial intelligence or another technology is related to the layoffs. This reporting rule does not stop layoffs or change workers’ benefit eligibility or payments. - More AI training for workers and businesses: benefit, low. Starting July 1, 2026, the state may support technology talent programs, including AI and quantum computing. By July 1, 2027, the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee must work with colleges and training providers to develop AI courses, including prompt engineering, AI marketing… - More state data for AI research: benefit, low. Starting July 1, 2027, state data officers must review agency data. By January 1, 2028, they must identify and publish suitable data for AI research and economic development. They must use privacy protections and set rules to prevent unlawful discrimination or unequal effects. Data sharing must fol… - New limits on platforms for kids: mixed, medium. Starting January 1, 2028, covered platforms generally cannot use personal or device information to choose media for users. For minors, default rules limit recommendation access to one hour a day and restrict notifications, account interactions, and sensitive content. Verified parents or guardians c… - Limits on AI safety evidence in lawsuits: mixed, low. From July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, evidence from the state’s AI verification pilot is allowed only in private injury or property-damage cases involving a risk within the verification’s approved scope. It cannot be used in state or Attorney General enforcement cases. These limits do not apply… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: General Law Committee - Cosponsor: Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Bob Duff (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Bob Godfrey (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Bobby G. Gibson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Brandon Chafee (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Catherine A. Osten (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Ceci Maher (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Christine Cohen (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Derek Slap (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Dominique Johnson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Douglas McCrory (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Eilish Collins Main (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Gary A. Turco (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Geraldo C. Reyes (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Gregory Haddad (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Hector Arzeno (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Herron Gaston (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Hilda E. Santiago (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Hubert D. Delany (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Iris N Sanchez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jaime S. Foster (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: James J. Maroney (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: James Sanchez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jan Hochadel (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Jane M. Garibay (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jennifer Leeper (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jillian Gilchrest (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Joan V. Hartley (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: John-Michael Parker (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jorge Cabrera (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Josh Elliott (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kara Rochelle (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kate Farrar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Laurie Sweet (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Lucy Dathan (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: MD Rahman (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mae Flexer (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Marcus Brown (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Martha Marx (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Martin M. Looney (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mary Welander (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Maryam Khan (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Matt Blumenthal (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Matthew L. Lesser (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Moira Rader (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Nick Gauthier (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Norman Needleman (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Patricia Billie Miller (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Paul Honig (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Renee LaMark Muir (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Rick Lopes (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Roland J. Lemar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Saud Anwar (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Savet Constantine (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Tom Delnicki (Republican), House - Cosponsor: William Heffernan (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-17 | Senate | APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) | pass | | | | | 2026-04-10 | Senate | JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) | pass | | | | | 2026-02-11 | Senate | Senate Roll Call Vote 128 | pass | | | | | 2026-02-11 | Senate | GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) | pass | | | | | 2026-02-11 | Senate | GL Vote Tally Sheet (Vote to Draft) | pass | | | | | 2026-02-11 | House | House Roll Call Vote 176 AS AMENDED | pass | | | | ## Bill text - Public Act No. 26-15, 2026-05-11: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00015-R00SB-00005-PA.PDF) - File No. 338, 2026-04-02: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-FC.PDF) - APP Joint Favorable, 2026-03-16: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R04-SB.PDF) - Committee Bill, 2026-03-16: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-SB.PDF) - GL Joint Favorable Substitute, 2026-03-16: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R02-SB.PDF) - JUD Joint Favorable, 2026-03-16: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R03-SB.PDF) - Proposed Bill, 2026-02-04: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00-SB.PDF) - APP Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00APP-JFR.PDF) - APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00APP-CV72-TS.PDF) - Bill Analysis For File Copy 338: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-BA.PDF) - Bill Analysis for SB-5, as amended by Senate "A": [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-BA.PDF) - Fiscal Note For File Copy 338: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-FN.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4063 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00LCO04063-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4261 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00LCO04261-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4418 (See Fiscal Note Details): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00LCO04418-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for SB-5, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4418): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-FN.PDF) - GL Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00GL-JFR.PDF) - GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00GL-CV54-TS.PDF) - GL Vote Tally Sheet (Vote to Draft): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00GL-CV23-TS.PDF) - House Roll Call Vote 176 AS AMENDED: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00176-R00SB00005-HV.PDF) - JUD Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00JUD-JFR.PDF) - JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00JUD-CV156-TS.PDF) - Senate LCO Amendment #4063 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04063-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #4261 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04261-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate Roll Call Vote 128: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00128-R00SB00005-SV.PDF) - Senate Schedule A LCO# 4418 (D): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/S/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00SA-AMD.pdf) - Summary for Public Act No. 26-15: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/SUM/PDF/2026SUM00015-R02SB-00005-SUM.PDF) ## Related bills - HB 05563: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS, CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL FOR AIRPORTS, HELIPORTS, VERTIPORTS, RESTRICTED LANDING AREAS A… (signed) - HB 05509: AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. 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(signed) ## Sources - [Public Act No. 26-15 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00015-R00SB-00005-PA.PDF) - [File No. 338 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FC/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-FC.PDF) - [APP Joint Favorable (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R04-SB.PDF) - [Committee Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-SB.PDF) - [GL Joint Favorable Substitute (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R02-SB.PDF) - [JUD Joint Favorable (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R03-SB.PDF) - [Proposed Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00-SB.PDF) - [APP Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00APP-JFR.PDF) - [APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00APP-CV72-TS.PDF) - [Bill Analysis For File Copy 338 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-BA.PDF) - [Bill Analysis for SB-5, as amended by Senate "A" (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-BA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note For File Copy 338 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00005-R000338-FN.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4063 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00LCO04063-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4261 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00LCO04261-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4418 (See Fiscal Note Details) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00LCO04418-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for SB-5, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4418) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00005-R01-FN.PDF) - [GL Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00GL-JFR.PDF) - [GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00GL-CV54-TS.PDF) - [GL Vote Tally Sheet (Vote to Draft) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00GL-CV23-TS.PDF) - [House Roll Call Vote 176 AS AMENDED (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/H/PDF/2026HV-00176-R00SB00005-HV.PDF) - [JUD Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/JFR/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00JUD-JFR.PDF) - [JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TS/S/PDF/2026SB-00005-R00JUD-CV156-TS.PDF) - [Senate LCO Amendment #4063 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04063-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #4261 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04261-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate Roll Call Vote 128 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/VOTE/S/PDF/2026SV-00128-R00SB00005-SV.PDF) - [Senate Schedule A LCO# 4418 (D) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/S/pdf/2026SB-00005-R00SA-AMD.pdf) - [Summary for Public Act No. 26-15 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/SUM/PDF/2026SUM00015-R02SB-00005-SUM.PDF) ## Related - [HB 05563: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS, CERTIFIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05563-2026) - [HB 05509: AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05509-2026) - [HB 05518: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05518-2026) - [HB 05442: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR AND TAX AGREEMENTS RELATED TO…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05442-2026) - [HB 05340: AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05340-2026) - [HB 05349: AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05349-2026) - [Connecticut bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/connecticut/bills) - [Connecticut state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/connecticut) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00005-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).