The bill establishes regulations for operators of companion artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in Florida by creating a new section, 501.1739, in the Florida Statutes. It defines key terms related to companion AI chatbots and mandates that operators require users to create accounts to access these chatbots. Operators must implement age verification processes to determine if users are minors and take specific actions if a user is identified as such, including requiring parental consent and blocking access to sexually explicit content. Additionally, operators are required to protect the confidentiality of age verification information and notify users that they are interacting with a chatbot rather than a human.

Violations of this act are classified as unfair and deceptive trade practices, allowing the Department of Legal Affairs to take enforcement actions against operators, including imposing civil penalties and collecting attorney fees. The bill also grants the department authority to conduct investigations and compliance actions, with penalties for non-compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.