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H.R. 8382

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To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
April 20, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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This bill prohibits the manufacture, import, sale, and distribution of children's toys and child care products that include artificial intelligence chatbots, effective 180 days after the law is enacted. The prohibition applies to any person or company involved in making or selling such products in the United States. Violations will be treated as violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act and enforced accordingly, though the bill does not specify particular penalties or enforcement mechanisms beyond existing consumer safety law frameworks. The legislation does not include a specific budget allocation for implementation, as enforcement would occur through existing Consumer Product Safety Commission authority. The bill affects toy manufacturers, retailers, and any companies producing child care articles with AI chatbot technology.

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