New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate

S9408 — Relates to a prohibition on chatbot toys

Last action — Passed Assembly

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill prohibits the manufacture and sale of chatbot toys.

The bill makes it illegal to produce or sell chatbot toys in the state. This includes a total prohibition on their manufacture, exchange, and distribution.

Summary

Prohibits the manufacture, exchange, distribution and sale of chatbot toys in this state.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO SENATE

  2. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.243

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11144B

  5. REFERRED TO CODES

  6. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  7. PASSED SENATE

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1488

  9. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  10. PRINT NUMBER 9408A

  11. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  12. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9408 do?
Prohibits the manufacture, exchange, distribution and sale of chatbot toys in this state.
Who sponsors S9408?
S9408 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S9408?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track S9408?
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