LD2162 Regulates Children's Access to Human-like AI Chatbots
Summary
Maine's 132nd Legislature enacted LD2162 on April 9, 2026, regulating children's access to AI chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions. The bill passed the House 104-43 and Senate 20-14 as an emergency measure requiring two-thirds legislative approval. The legislation was referred to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services and passed with Committee Amendment A (H-1002).
What changed
Maine enacted LD2162 establishing new requirements for AI chatbot operators regarding children's access to platforms with human-like features and social AI companions. The bill passed as an emergency measure with bipartisan support after committee review and amendment.
Technology companies providing AI chatbot services to Maine residents must comply with new age verification and parental consent requirements. Businesses offering AI companions or chatbots with human-like social features should review platform access controls and implement compliant verification mechanisms.
What to do next
- Technology companies operating AI chatbots must implement age verification measures
- Parental consent required before minors access AI chatbots with human-like features
- Monitor for implementation guidelines from Maine regulatory authorities
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2162 Passed LD2162 LD Passed 2026-04-09
An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_...
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Sponsors
Lori Gramlich (Rep - D) Donna Bailey (Sen - D) Michael Brennan (Rep - D) Ryan Fecteau (Rep - D) Robert Foley (Rep - R) Kristi Mathieson (Rep - D) Matthew Moonen (Rep - D) Teresa Pierce (Sen - D) Melanie Sachs (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-13 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence. 2026-04-09 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-09 H ROLL CALL NO. 803 (Yeas 104 - Nays 43 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) 2026-04-09 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-09 H This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. 2026-04-09 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) in concurrence. 2026-04-09 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-09 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-09 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 932 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 2026-04-09 S ACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) Report PREVAILED. 2026-04-09 S Taken from the table by the President 2026-04-08 S Unfinished Business 2026-04-08 S On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending Motion by Senator BAILEY of York to ACCEPT The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) in concurrence. 2026-04-08 S Senator BAILEY of York moved to ACCEPT the Report A Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) Report in concurrence. 2026-04-08 S Reports READ 2026-04-08 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002). 2026-04-08 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-08 H Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-08 H On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED. 2026-04-08 H Reports READ. 2026-04-08 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/OTP-AM/OTP-AM 2026-03-12 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-12 J Work Session Held 2026-03-04 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-01-13 S In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-13 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2026-01-13 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-13 H On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2026-01-13 H Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
Votes
2026-04-09 Enactment - Emer RC #803 Yea: 104 Nay: 43 2026-04-09 Accept Report 'a' Ought To Pass As Amended RC #932 Yea: 20 Nay: 14
Committee Referrals
2026-01-13 J Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-1002) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: C-C (H-1004) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: C-B (H-1003) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
Subjects
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