Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1344: Companion Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 1344 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Companion Artificial Intelligence Chatbots. Primary sponsor: Colleen Burton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Commerce and Tourism.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Companion Artificial Intelligence Chatbots; Requiring operators to require an individual seeking access to a companion AI chatbot to create a user account; requiring operators to take certain actions if the age verification process determines that a user is a minor; requiring operators to protect the confidentiality of age verification information provided by a user; providing that violations of the act are deemed deceptive and unfair trade practices, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Burton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Commerce and Tourism
- Introduced
- Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
- Filed