South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 896: Chatbot Regulation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 896 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Chatbot Regulation. Primary sponsor: Matt Leber (Republican), Overture Walker (Democratic), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHATBOT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CHATBOT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Overture Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time