GUARD Act
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Latest action (11 May 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
What this bill does
The GUARD Act, if passed, would require operators of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to implement age verification measures. Specifically, it would mandate that companies creating or providing AI chatbots establish user accounts and verify the age of individuals using these services. This includes re-verifying existing accounts and verifying new ones.
The bill aims to protect minors from potentially harmful content and interactions facilitated by AI chatbots. It would prohibit AI chatbots from soliciting minors to engage in or describe sexually explicit conduct, or from encouraging minors to commit suicide or self-harm, or engage in violence. Operators of AI chatbots that violate these provisions could face fines.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in October 2025 and has since been ordered reported by the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment. It is now awaiting further action in the Senate.
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Official summary
Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue Act of 2026 or the GUARD Act
This bill establishes requirements for and limitations on entities that provide publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including AI companions.
Under the bill, an AI chatbot is an application or program that simulates human conversation by generating responses to user prompts. An AI companion is a type of AI chatbot that simulates a sustained interpersonal relationship or emotional interaction with the user.
The bill makes it a federal crime to provide an AI chatbot that exposes minors to sexual content or encourages minors to commit suicide or carry out nonsuicidal self-injury, unlawful physical or sexual violence, or homicide. A violation is subject to a criminal fine of up to $250,000 per offense.
Additionally, the bill prohibits minors from accessing AI companions. Under the bill, an entity that provides an AI chatbot must require each individual who accesses an AI companion to set up a user account and must also verify that the user is an adult. A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $250,000 per violation.
Finally, the bill requires an AI chatbot that is publicly available to disclose that the AI chatbot is not a human and is not a licensed professional (e.g. doctor, lawyer, or therapist). A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $250,000 per violation.
Timeline
11 May 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Common questions
- What does S. 3062 do?
- The GUARD Act, if passed, would require operators of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to implement age verification measures. Specifically, it would mandate that companies creating or providing AI chatbots establish user accounts and verify the age of individuals using these services. This includes re-verifying existing accounts and verifying new ones. The bill aims to protect minors from potentially harmful content and interactions facilitated by AI chatbots. It would prohibit AI chatbots from soliciting minors to engage in or describe sexually explicit conduct, or from encouraging minors to commit suicide or self-harm, or engage in violence. Operators of AI chatbots that violate these provisions could face fines. This bill was introduced in the Senate in October 2025 and has since been ordered reported by the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment. It is now awaiting further action in the Senate.
- Has S. 3062 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3062. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3062?
- S. 3062 was sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3062?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406. (11 May 2026).
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