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To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.

4/30/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8382

The bill titled "To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8382 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 20, 2026, aims to ban the production and distribution of items intended for children that contain an artificial intelligence chatbot.

Current Status of Bill HR 8382

Bill HR 8382 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8382 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8382's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001) as of April 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8382

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8382

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8382

To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.

Comments

Saige Jacobson profile image

Saige Jacobson

827

1 month ago

I feel sad about the potential dangers that artificial intelligence chatbots in children's products could pose. It's important to protect our children from potential harm. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased oversight of AI technology in children's products?

Scarlet Conway profile image

Scarlet Conway

911

1 month ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to ban AI chatbots in kids' products! Like, seriously? Kids these days are so tech-savvy, they probably know more about AI than most adults. Why are we trying to limit their exposure to technology? It's just going to hold them back in the long run. This bill is a total joke. #LetKidsBeKids