GUARD Act Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible...
To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes.
HB8623 aims to ensure that artificial intelligence chatbots verify the ages of their users and provide specific disclosures. This bill requires these chatbots to implement age verification measures to protect younger users and make certain disclosures to ensure transparency and accountability.
The bill would impact anyone using AI chatbots, particularly younger users and their parents, by ensuring their safety and privacy are prioritized. Companies developing or deploying these chatbots would also need to comply with the new requirements.
HB8623 was introduced on April 30, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. The committees will review the bill and may hold hearings to gather input before deciding on its next steps.
