Bills · HR 8382
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8382Commerce
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
This bill makes it illegal to sell toys or baby products that use conversational artificial intelligence to talk with children, aiming to protect kids from the risks of interactive AI.AI-written
INTRO APR 20· LAST ACTION APR 21
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AI-writtenBans the manufacture and sale of children's toys and baby gear that use AI chatbots to have interactive conversations with kids, citing privacy and safety concerns.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAs AI becomes more common, some companies are building it into dolls and plushies that can listen to and talk with kids. This bill addresses growing concerns that AI chatbots could collect sensitive data about children, say inappropriate things to them, or negatively affect how they learn to interact with real people. If this becomes law, it would effectively block a new category of 'smart' toys from the U.S. market. If it doesn't pass, the toy industry will likely continue to integrate conversational AI into more products, leaving privacy and safety regulations to the companies themselves.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the sale and distribution of children's toys and child care items featuring AI chatbots.
This is the core of the bill, creating a total market ban on a specific type of technology in kids' products.
PROVISION 02
Defines chatbots as technology that uses machine learning to engage in interactive conversations.
This ensures the law covers modern generative AI and not just simple, pre-recorded talking toys.
PROVISION 03
Enforces the ban through the Consumer Product Safety Act.
This gives the government the authority to issue recalls and fine companies that break the law.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 21
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
APR 20
Introduced in House
APR 20
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8382
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Last actionApr 21, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 20, 2026
House BillHR 8382Commerce
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
This bill makes it illegal to sell toys or baby products that use conversational artificial intelligence to talk with children, aiming to protect kids from the risks of interactive AI.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 20, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 21, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Simple
