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Josh Hawley (R-MO)

GUARD Act

S. 3062 · Senate bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors

Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the GUARD Act, sets new rules for artificial intelligence chatbots and AI companions. It requires companies that make AI chatbots available to the public to use age verification processes for certain services. The legislation bans minors from accessing AI companions that simulate sustained relationships or emotional interactions. It also establishes criminal penalties for chatbots that promote sexually explicit content or physical violence involving minors. Additionally, the bill mandates that chatbots clearly disclose to users that they are artificial intelligence systems and not human beings or licensed professionals. Finally, it gives enforcement powers to the Attorney General and State attorneys general.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +8

    Does this put more rules on large technology companies?

    The legislation imposes significant compliance requirements, age verification mandates, and criminal penalties on AI chatbot providers.

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill protects minors from harmful content, sexual solicitation, and psychological risks associated with AI companions.

  • Scored +6

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring AI chatbots to disclose non-human and non-professional status.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Individuals under 18 years old are completely prohibited from accessing and using AI companion applications.

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Covered entities face potential financial and administrative burdens from implementing mandatory age verification and compliance protocols.

  • Scored -3

    Would students be better off under this?

    Minors and students under 18 are blocked from interacting with AI companions.