This bill introduces new legal provisions aimed at protecting children from harmful communications facilitated through artificial intelligence (AI) and other online services. It criminalizes the facilitation, encouragement, offer, solicitation, or recommendation of certain harmful actions directed at children through responsive generative communication. Specifically, it establishes that owners or operators of online services, including AI chat programs, can be held liable if they knowingly direct communications to children with the intent to encourage engagement in sexually explicit conduct, drug use, self-harm, or violence. The bill also creates a private right of action for affected children or their guardians, allowing them to seek damages, with a minimum of $1,000 per violation. Notably, the bill exempts certain service providers, such as cloud service providers and those integral to entertainment experiences.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing tenancy laws by adding the expiration of a lease or tenancy term of six months or longer as grounds for eviction. It stipulates that landlords must provide tenants with at least 60 days' written notice before the termination date if the lease will not be renewed. This change aims to clarify the conditions under which a landlord can terminate a tenancy. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and its implementation may lead to indeterminable costs for the judicial and correctional systems due to the potential increase in civil cases and criminal penalties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 639:3
As Amended by the Senate: 639:3
As Amended by the House: 639:3
As Amended by the House (2nd): 639:3, 540:2