CS/SB 482: Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Leek
Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights; Prohibiting a governmental entity from extending or renewing a contract with specified entities, beginning on a specified date; creating the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights”; providing the rights of residents relating to the use of artificial intelligence; requiring companion chatbot platforms to prohibit a minor from becoming or being an account holder unless the minor’s parent or guardian consents; requiring an educational entity to provide parents with specified notice before providing a student with access to an artificial intelligence instructional tool, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/20/2026 Senate - Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/20/2026 Senate - Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Commerce and Tourism (CM)
- Appropriations (AP)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/7/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building |
| 1/21/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 • Now in Appropriations |
| 2/13/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/18/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 2/18/2026 | Senate |
• CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0 |
| 2/20/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading |
119286 - Substitute Amendment (Delete All) (966452)