AI Chatbot Safety Bills Sweep Across States

Tennessee just moved fast: Gov. Bill Lee signed SB 1580, which stops AI systems from pretending to be mental health professionals. This passed with overwhelming support—32-0 in Senate, 94-0 in House—a clear signal lawmakers care about protecting people from fake therapy bots.

Nebraska is making similar moves. An AI chatbot safety bill (similar to Oregon's new law) just got attached to a popular agricultural privacy act and looks headed for passage before April 17. This combination strategy could help bills move faster in other states.

Georgia has three AI bills on Gov. Kemp's desk, including one specifically targeting chatbot disclosures and child safety. Meanwhile, Idaho approved four separate AI bills in one week.

Why this matters for you: These laws are coming fast, and if you build or use AI chatbots, you need to know the rules changing state-by-state. Mental health AI is restricted. Disclosure requirements are expanding. Child protections are tightening. The trend is clear—expect your state's version soon.

Stay ahead of compliance requirements now rather than scrambling later.