Legislation / Child safety · Governance & regulation
SB 867 adds a prohibition on specified manufacture and commercial supply of toys containing companion chatbots, with the provision set to expire on 1 January 2031.
Why it matters
Relational capability becomes relevant to product classification, extending the discussion beyond chat windows and apps.
Read with care
The statutory definitions and commencement rules matter. This does not mean all AI-enabled toys are covered, or that all provisions became operative on the signing date.
What was checked
Chaptered text, signing date and sunset provision checked.