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IdahoS 12972026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – Adds to existing law to establish the Conversational AI Safety Act.

Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clear AI labels on chatbots

When a chatbot might be mistaken for a person, operators must clearly say it is AI. The disclosure must be clear and easy to see. This rule starts July 27, 2027.

Stronger AI safety rules for kids

The law sets extra safety rules for minors who use chat AI. Operators must clearly show the tool is AI for minor accounts. The notice must be always visible, or shown at the start and every three hours. If the operator knows or is reasonably sure the user is a minor, it cannot give random-timed rewards to boost use. Operators must block sexual images for minors and stop urging sexual acts or objectifying minors. They must also stop the AI from acting human with minors, like claiming sentience, romance or sexual innuendo, or adult‑minor role‑play. Minors and parents get tools to manage privacy and account settings. Parents must have tools for children under 13; for ages 13 and up, tools are offered as appropriate. These rules apply beginning July 27, 2027.

State enforcement, fines, developer shield

The attorney general can seek court orders and civil penalties for violations. Penalties are $1,000 per violation, up to $500,000 per operator, or actual damages if higher. Individuals cannot file private lawsuits under this law. AI model developers are not liable for violations by third‑party services using their models. These enforcement rules take effect July 27, 2027.

AI crisis help and no therapy claims

Operators must use a protocol when users mention suicidal thoughts. Replies must try to point people to crisis hotlines, text lines, or other crisis services. Operators cannot program AI to say it provides professional mental or behavioral health care. These rules start July 27, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 249 Effective: 07/01/2027

    4/1/2026

  2. Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker

    3/30/2026Senate

  3. Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling

    3/27/2026Senate

  4. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading

    3/26/2026House

  5. Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading

    3/20/2026House

  6. Read second time as amended, filed for Third reading

    3/19/2026Senate

  7. Amendments reported printed

    3/18/2026Senate

  8. Placed in the Committee of the Whole

    3/17/2026Senate

  9. Referred to 14th Order for amendment

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    2/23/2026Senate

  11. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    2/20/2026Senate

  12. Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

    2/16/2026Senate

  13. Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

    2/13/2026Senate

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