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California SB 243 (companion chatbots): Chatbot safeguards apply

Tech · Compliance deadlines · Thu, January 1, 2026 · California · US

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DateEventWhen
Oct 13, 2025California SB 243 (companion chatbots): SB 243 signed11 mo ago
Jan 1, 2026California SB 243 (companion chatbots): Chatbot safeguards apply9 mo ago
Jul 1, 2027California SB 243 (companion chatbots): First annual report to Office of Suicide Preventionin 9 mo

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