GUARD Act

GUARD Act (S.3062)

Would require age verification, disclosures, and broader child protections for AI chatbots. Part of emerging federal focus on companion AI safety for minors.

Jurisdiction

United States

Enacted

Pending

Effective

TBD

Enforcement

TBD

119th Congress

Congress.gov

Why It Matters

Federal attempt to address companion AI + minors. If enacted, would create national baseline for AI chatbot child safety.

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionCharacter ChatbotGeneral Chatbot Minors-focused

Harms addressed

Child Exposure

Requires

Active Detection

Who Must Comply

AI chatbot operators

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

Age verification requirements for AI chatbots
Disclosure obligations
Child protection provisions

Primary Source

Congress.gov

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3062/text

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United States

Focus Areas

Child safety

Cite This

APA

United States. (n.d.). GUARD Act (S.3062).

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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.