To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Apr 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 8382, would prohibit the manufacturing, importing, selling, and distributing of children's toys or child care articles that include an artificial intelligence chatbot. This ban would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law. The bill defines a chatbot as technology using artificial intelligence or machine learning to have interactive conversations. Enforcement of this prohibition would follow the rules of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
The bill specifically targets products intended for children. It aims to prevent the incorporation of AI chatbots into items like toys and child care articles. The legislation does not specify any penalties beyond being treated as a violation of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
H.R. 8382 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Blake Moore and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it is currently in the introduced stage, it would need to pass through committee review, a vote in the House, and then pass through the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
21 Apr 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8382 do?
- This bill, H.R. 8382, would prohibit the manufacturing, importing, selling, and distributing of children's toys or child care articles that include an artificial intelligence chatbot. This ban would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law. The bill defines a chatbot as technology using artificial intelligence or machine learning to have interactive conversations. Enforcement of this prohibition would follow the rules of the Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill specifically targets products intended for children. It aims to prevent the incorporation of AI chatbots into items like toys and child care articles. The legislation does not specify any penalties beyond being treated as a violation of the Consumer Product Safety Act. H.R. 8382 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Blake Moore and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it is currently in the introduced stage, it would need to pass through committee review, a vote in the House, and then pass through the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 8382 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8382. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8382?
- H.R. 8382 was sponsored by Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8382?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001) (21 Apr 2026).
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