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5/22/2026, 10:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8623

The bill titled "To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on April 30, 2026. The bill aims to mandate age verification measures and disclosures for artificial intelligence chatbots, with additional provisions outlined in the text of the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 8623

Bill HR 8623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8623 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026.  Bill HR 8623's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8623

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8623

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8623

To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes.
To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Cora Thomson

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2 months ago

This bill is so dumb, why do they want to mess with chatbots like that? It's just gonna make things more complicated for everyone. #ridiculous