HSB 647 — A Bill For An Act Relating To Chatbots, Including Deployer Requirements And Interactions With Minors
HSB 647 introduces requirements for chatbot deployers in Iowa, focusing on protecting minors from harmful interactions with AI systems. The bill addresses concerns about chatbots influencing minors and includes provisions for deployer accountability. It falls under the state's 2025-2026 legislative session and has been renumbered as HF 2715 after receiving a committee report approving the bill.
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