Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15)
Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) in Connecticut: pending, effective January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general). Applies to Operators of AI chatbots and companion chatbots accessible to Connecticut minors. Age range:
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Operators of AI chatbots and companion chatbots accessible to Connecticut minors |
Key requirements
- AI disclosure at least once per hour for minors (every three hours for adults)
- Industry-standard measures to prevent romantic or sexual interactions with minors
- Prohibits encouraging self-harm or substance use, and manipulative techniques fostering emotional dependence
- No unsupervised mental health services to minors
- Crisis referral protocols
Notes
Signed by Governor Lamont May 29, 2026 as part of a comprehensive AI law (the CART Act). Hourly disclosure matches Washington's stricter standard.
Frequently asked
What does Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) require?
AI disclosure at least once per hour for minors (every three hours for adults) Industry-standard measures to prevent romantic or sexual interactions with minors Prohibits encouraging self-harm or substance use, and manipulative techniques fostering emotional dependence No unsupervised mental health services to minors Crisis referral protocols
Who must comply with Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) in Connecticut?
Operators of AI chatbots and companion chatbots accessible to Connecticut minors
When does Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general). Current status: pending. Signed by Governor Lamont May 29, 2026 as part of a comprehensive AI law (the CART Act). Hourly disclosure matches Washington's stricter standard.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Data Privacy Act (Children's Privacy Amendments) | Connecticut | Consumer Privacy | active | October 1, 2025; Phase 2 July 1, 2026 |
| California Companion AI Chatbot Safety Act (SB 243) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | active | January 1, 2026 |
| California Adam's Law — Companion Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 1119) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) | Colorado | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Georgia AI Chatbot Disclosure and Child Safety Act (SB 540) | Georgia | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
| Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act (SB 3001 / Act 248) | Hawaii | AI Chatbot Safety | active | July 14, 2026 |
| Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) | Idaho | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
| Iowa Conversational AI Services Act (SF 2417) | Iowa | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
Put it into practice
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