Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297)
Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) in Idaho: pending, effective July 1, 2027. Applies to Operators of companion AI chatbots accessible to Idaho residents. Age range: Under 18. AI identity disclosure requirements for users
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | July 1, 2027 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Operators of companion AI chatbots accessible to Idaho residents |
Key requirements
- AI identity disclosure requirements for users
- No addictive reward schemes for minors
- No sexual material for minors
- Prevents deceptive claims of being human
- Crisis intervention protocols for self-harm content
Notes
Signed March 31, 2026. Closely follows Nebraska's model for conversational AI safety and transparency.
Frequently asked
What does Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) require?
AI identity disclosure requirements for users No addictive reward schemes for minors No sexual material for minors Prevents deceptive claims of being human Crisis intervention protocols for self-harm content
Who must comply with Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) in Idaho?
Operators of companion AI chatbots accessible to Idaho residents
When does Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2027. Current status: pending. Signed March 31, 2026. Closely follows Nebraska's model for conversational AI safety and transparency.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act (H 542) | Idaho | Social Media | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content | Idaho | Age Verification | active | Active |
| 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 |
| Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) | Connecticut | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general) |
| 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 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: NIST AI RMF policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: NIST AI RMF Implementation Policy (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: Pillar 06 Companion — The 2026 AI Risk Register (ciso.diy)