What is the current status of HR 7218?

HR 7218 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7218?

HR 7218 was sponsored by Michael Lawler (R), Rep.

AI Chatbot Age Verification Bill

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Why This Matters

The CHAT Act aims to ensure that AI chatbots protect minors by verifying their age and linking their accounts to parental controls. This is important to keep children safe from inappropriate content and interactions online.

If you have kids who use AI chatbots, their accounts will need parental approval to ensure their safety online.

Who this affects

minors using AI chatbots · parents or guardians

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires AI chatbots to verify the age of users.
2It mandates that minors have parental accounts linked to their chatbot accounts.
3Chatbots must protect minors from harmful content and interactions.
4Existing user accounts will be frozen until age verification is completed.
5New users must provide and verify their age when creating accounts.

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Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly

AI Chatbot Age Verification Bill

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Why This Matters

If you have kids who use AI chatbots, their accounts will need parental approval to ensure their safety online.

Who this affects

minors using AI chatbots · parents or guardians

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires AI chatbots to verify the age of users.
2It mandates that minors have parental accounts linked to their chatbot accounts.
3Chatbots must protect minors from harmful content and interactions.
4Existing user accounts will be frozen until age verification is completed.
5New users must provide and verify their age when creating accounts.

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly