Nebraska Conversational AI Safety Act (LB 525)
Nebraska Conversational AI Safety Act (LB 525) in Nebraska: pending, effective July 1, 2027. Applies to Publicly accessible conversational AI services that primarily simulate human conversation. Age range: Under 18. Disclose AI nature to all users; persistent or session-start disclosure plus three-h
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | July 1, 2027 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Publicly accessible conversational AI services that primarily simulate human conversation |
Key requirements
- Disclose AI nature to all users; persistent or session-start disclosure plus three-hour repeats for minors
- No unpredictable reward schemes for minors
- Reasonable measures to block sexually explicit content for minors
- No statements simulating emotional dependence or claiming romantic/human identity
- May not represent the service as providing professional mental health care
Notes
Signed by Governor Pillen April 14, 2026. Model for Idaho SB 1297.
Frequently asked
What does Nebraska Conversational AI Safety Act (LB 525) require?
Disclose AI nature to all users; persistent or session-start disclosure plus three-hour repeats for minors No unpredictable reward schemes for minors Reasonable measures to block sexually explicit content for minors No statements simulating emotional dependence or claiming romantic/human identity May not represent the service as providing professional mental health care
Who must comply with Nebraska Conversational AI Safety Act (LB 525) in Nebraska?
Publicly accessible conversational AI services that primarily simulate human conversation
When does Nebraska Conversational AI Safety Act (LB 525) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2027. Current status: pending. Signed by Governor Pillen April 14, 2026. Model for Idaho SB 1297.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Data Privacy Act & AADC (LB 504) | Nebraska | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2026 (amended July 17, 2026) |
| Nebraska Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383) | Nebraska | Social Media | challenged | July 1, 2026 (partially enjoined) |
| Nebraska Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB 504, amended by LB 838) | Nebraska | Age-Appropriate Design Code | active | January 1, 2026 (amended July 17, 2026) |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content | Nebraska | 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) |
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)