Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HF2204 — A bill for an act relating to the requirements for chatbot deployers, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements for minors to interact with artificial intelligence companions and therapeutic chatbots, and providing civil penalties, punitive penalties, and civil causes of action.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology. H.J. 174.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to the requirements for chatbot deployers, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements for minors to interact with artificial intelligence companions and therapeutic chatbots, and providing civil penalties, punitive penalties, and civil causes of action.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology. H.J. 174.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2204 do?
A bill for an act relating to the requirements for chatbot deployers, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements for minors to interact with artificial intelligence companions and therapeutic chatbots, and providing civil penalties, punitive penalties, and civil causes of action.
Who sponsors HF2204?
HF2204 is sponsored by Aime Wichtendahl (Democrat).
What is the current status of HF2204?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF2204?
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