Minnesota’s SF 1857 would prohibit the operators of recreational chatbots from offering access to minors under 18.

Every Friday, TCAI brings you an overview of AI-related legislation moving through state legislatures. This week: Oregon gave final approval to a chatbot safety bill, while a similar measure awaits approval in Washington. In Florida, Gov. DeSantis’s big AI bill moved forward with one week until adjournment.

Oregon legislators have given final passage to a bill that requires chatbot operators to implement strong measures to protect kids who interact with the products.