Oregon Companion Chatbot Safety Act (SB 1546)
Oregon Companion Chatbot Safety Act (SB 1546) in Oregon: pending, effective January 1, 2027. Applies to Operators of companion chatbot services with users in Oregon. Age range: Under 18. Disclose AI involvement to all users
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Oregon |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | January 1, 2027 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Operators of companion chatbot services with users in Oregon |
Key requirements
- Disclose AI involvement to all users
- Detect suicidal ideation and provide crisis referral interruptions
- Annual filings required with state
- No sexually explicit content for minors
- Take-a-break prompts at least every three hours for minors
- No engagement-maximizing tactics (reward systems, streaks) for minors
Notes
Signed March 31, 2026. Private right of action with $1,000 statutory damages per violation.
Frequently asked
What does Oregon Companion Chatbot Safety Act (SB 1546) require?
Disclose AI involvement to all users Detect suicidal ideation and provide crisis referral interruptions Annual filings required with state No sexually explicit content for minors Take-a-break prompts at least every three hours for minors No engagement-maximizing tactics (reward systems, streaks) for minors
Who must comply with Oregon Companion Chatbot Safety Act (SB 1546) in Oregon?
Operators of companion chatbot services with users in Oregon
When does Oregon Companion Chatbot Safety Act (SB 1546) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2027. Current status: pending. Signed March 31, 2026. Private right of action with $1,000 statutory damages per violation.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (Minors Amendments) | Oregon | Consumer Privacy | active | January 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 |
| 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 |
| Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (SB 1297) | Idaho | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
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)