South Dakota would create new regulations requiring companies that operate chatbots and AI companions designed to seem human-like to verify users are at least 18 years old before allowing minors to access them. The law defines these regulated AI tools and establishes age verification requirements using government-issued photo identification with birth dates.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 23
Judiciary Motion to amend S.J. 23
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 140
Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day