SAFE BOTs Act
SAFE BOTs Act (H.R.6489)
Requires disclosure to minors that they are interacting with AI (not a human) and that the AI is not a licensed professional. Baseline transparency approach.
Jurisdiction
United States
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
TBD
119th Congress
Congress.govWhy It Matters
Disclosure-focused approach to AI chatbot safety. Simpler than CHAT/GUARD Acts but establishes minimum transparency requirements for minors.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI chatbot operators interacting with minors
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Disclosure to minors about AI nature
- "Not a human" disclosure requirement
- "Not a licensed professional" disclosure requirement
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United States
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
United States. (n.d.). SAFE BOTs Act (H.R.6489).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.