FL AI Bill of Rights
Florida Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Establishes an 'AI Bill of Rights' for Floridians including the right to know if communicating with AI, parental controls over minors' AI chatbot access, prohibition on selling user data, disclosure requirements for AI-generated political ads, and protections against unauthorized use of name/image/likeness by AI.
Jurisdiction
Florida
Enacted
Pending
Effective
Jul 1, 2026
Enforcement
Florida Attorney General / Department of Legal Affairs
Filed Dec 22, 2025. Passed Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee 10-0 on Jan 21, 2026. Now in Appropriations Committee (hearing 02/18/26).
Florida Senate - SB 482Why It Matters
Broad AI rights framework that specifically regulates companion chatbots serving minors. Establishes parental consent and control mechanisms. Notable for including private right of action allowing individuals to sue for violations.
Recent Developments
Florida Senate passed SB 482 on March 6, 2026. Bill now awaiting House action; House companion HB 1395 remains halted in committee as of April 2026.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- AI companion chatbot platforms
- AI systems interacting with Florida residents
- Political advertisers using AI
- Government entities contracting for AI
Safety Provisions
- Right to know whether communicating with human or AI
- Companion chatbot platforms must obtain parental consent for minor accounts
- Parents can control minor's access to companion chatbots
- Prohibition on selling non-deidentified user data
- Disclosure required for AI-generated political advertisements
- Prohibition on unauthorized AI use of name/image/likeness
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Jul 1, 2026
All provisions take effect
Penalties
Penalties pending regulatory determination
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Florida
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Florida. (2026). Florida Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.
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FL Companion AI Age Verification
Standalone bill requiring age verification for ALL users (adults and minors) before accessing companion AI chatbots. Requires user account creation, confidential age verification, notifications that user is interacting with AI, and specific actions when user is determined to be a minor including potential access blocking.
FL Companion Chatbot Act
Regulates companion AI chatbots with emphasis on self-harm prevention and crisis intervention. Requires suicide/self-harm detection protocols, 988 crisis referrals, prohibition on chatbots discussing self-harm with users, and annual reporting on crisis interventions. Includes minor-specific protections including AI disclosure, break reminders, and prohibition on sexually explicit content.
NH HB 143
Criminalizes use of AI-generated responsive communications to facilitate, encourage, or solicit harmful acts to children, and creates a private right of action for affected children and their parents.
CA SB 867
Proposes a 4-year moratorium on the sale and manufacturing of toys with AI chatbot capabilities for children under 12. During the moratorium, a task force would develop safety standards with input from technologists, parents, and ethicists.
OR SB 1546
Requires AI chatbot operators to implement evidence-based suicide and self-harm detection protocols, disclose AI nature to users, provide crisis referrals to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and apply additional protections for minors including prohibiting deceptive personification.
CA SB 1119
Comprehensive companion chatbot children's safety framework establishing mandatory design features, default settings, prohibited conduct, parental controls, independent audit requirements, and a private right of action.
Last updated April 16, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.