MI LEAD for Kids Act
Michigan Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act (SB 760)
Ensures dangerous AI companion chatbots are inaccessible to children, including those capable of encouraging self-harming behaviors, illegal activities, or sexually explicit interactions. Implements stronger safety measures to prevent targeting and exploitation of minors.
Jurisdiction
Michigan
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Michigan Attorney General; relevant consumer protection authorities
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee. Part of SB 757-760 package announced January 21, 2026.
Michigan LegislatureWhy It Matters
Specifically targets AI companion chatbots and harmful behaviors including self-harm encouragement. Goes beyond disclosure requirements to mandate access restrictions for minors.
Recent Developments
Announced January 21, 2026 as part of Michigan Senate Democrats' digital safety package. Directly responds to documented harms from AI companion apps.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI companion chatbot operators
- Social media companies with AI features
- Platform operators serving Michigan users
- Developers of conversational AI systems
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Makes dangerous AI companion chatbots inaccessible to children
- Blocks AI chatbots capable of encouraging self-harm
- Blocks AI chatbots encouraging illegal activities
- Blocks AI chatbots enabling sexually explicit interactions with minors
- Prevents social media/AI platforms from targeting minors
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Civil penalties; enforcement provisions to be determined upon enactment
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APA
Michigan. (n.d.). Michigan Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act (SB 760).
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WA AI Companion Act
Washington bill requiring AI companion chatbots to implement safeguards to detect and respond to user expressions of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or emotional crisis. Mandates clear disclosure that chatbot is AI (not human) with additional protections for minors. Sponsored by Senators Wellman and Shewmake at Governor Ferguson's request.
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.
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 AI Child Safety Ballot
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Brazil ECA Digital
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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.