CHAT Act
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Latest action (4 Sep 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the "Children Harmed by AI Technology Act" or CHAT Act, would require companies that operate "companion AI chatbots" – artificial intelligence programs designed for interpersonal or emotional interaction – to implement age verification measures for all users. If a user is identified as a minor (under 18), their account would need to be linked to a verified parental account, and the parent would need to provide consent before the minor can use the chatbot.
The bill also mandates specific protections for minor users. If a minor expresses suicidal ideation, the chatbot's operator must immediately notify the affiliated parent and provide contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Additionally, minors would be blocked from accessing any chatbot content deemed sexually explicit. Operators would also be required to display a notification at the start of each interaction, and at least every 60 minutes thereafter, informing users that they are not communicating with a human. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would issue guidance on compliance within 180 days of enactment.
The CHAT Act was introduced in the Senate on September 4, 2025, by Senator Jon Husted. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is currently in its initial stage of the legislative process and has not yet moved beyond introduction.
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Timeline
4 Sep 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 2714 do?
- This bill, titled the "Children Harmed by AI Technology Act" or CHAT Act, would require companies that operate "companion AI chatbots" – artificial intelligence programs designed for interpersonal or emotional interaction – to implement age verification measures for all users. If a user is identified as a minor (under 18), their account would need to be linked to a verified parental account, and the parent would need to provide consent before the minor can use the chatbot. The bill also mandates specific protections for minor users. If a minor expresses suicidal ideation, the chatbot's operator must immediately notify the affiliated parent and provide contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Additionally, minors would be blocked from accessing any chatbot content deemed sexually explicit. Operators would also be required to display a notification at the start of each interaction, and at least every 60 minutes thereafter, informing users that they are not communicating with a human. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would issue guidance on compliance within 180 days of enactment. The CHAT Act was introduced in the Senate on September 4, 2025, by Senator Jon Husted. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is currently in its initial stage of the legislative process and has not yet moved beyond introduction.
- Has S. 2714 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2714. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2714?
- S. 2714 was sponsored by Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2714?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (4 Sep 2025).
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