California Toys: Companion Chatbots (SB 867)
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Original title: Toys: companion chatbots.
SB 867
Summary
The Governor signed this bill, titled “Toys: companion chatbots”, authored by Senator Steve Padilla, as part of a package of child safety laws covering companion chatbots, social media and children’s privacy. The source lists the bill by title only and does not describe its provisions, effective date or any moratorium.
Who it applies to
California legislation by Senator Steve Padilla on companion chatbots in toys, part of a package of child online safety laws signed by the Governor. The source gives no detail on who is covered or on specific obligations.
Key points
- Signed by Governor Newsom as part of a child online safety legislative package.
- Authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego).
- Listed under the title “Toys: companion chatbots”; the source does not describe specific obligations.
Key dates
- Signed / adopted
- Official text / status page
- www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/10/governor-newsom-signs-the-stronge…
Sources are often in other languages; links open the original. - Topics
- Children & online safety · Consumer protection