Florida 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 482 — Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights; Prohibiting a governmental entity from extending or renewing a contract with specified entities, beginning on a specified date; prohibiting a local governmental entity from taking certain actions relating to contracting with an entity to provide artificial intelligence technology, software, or products unless certain requirements are met, beginning on a specified date; prohibiting a governmental entity from entering into a contract with an entity for artificial intelligence technology, software, or products under certain circumstances; requiring companion chatbot platforms to prohibit a minor from becoming or being an account holder unless the minor’s parent or guardian consents; requiring bot operators to periodically provide a certain notification to a user, etc.

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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 By the Committee on Appropriations;
and Senator Leek 576-03006-26 2026482c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights;
requiring companion chatbot platforms Page 1 of 33 CODING:
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 to terminate certain accounts or identifiers and provide certain options;
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 action brought pursuant to the act;
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specifying that the sale or Page 3 of 33 CODING:
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 disclosure of information authorized by federal law is not prohibited;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 technology companies in possession of deidentified data to take specified measures to ensure such data remains deidentified;
requiring artificial intelligence technology companies in possession of deidentified data to take specified measures to ensure such data remains deidentified;
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authorizing the department to adopt rules;
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 authorizing the department to adopt rules;
prohibiting the commercial use of an individual’s name, image, or likeness created through artificial intelligence without the individual’s or an authorized individual’s consent;
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 commercial use of an individual’s name, image, or likeness created through artificial intelligence without the individual’s or an authorized individual’s consent;
prohibiting an educational entity from using or providing students access to artificial intelligence instructional tools before a specified grade level;
providing exceptions;
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providing methods to satisfy certain provisions;
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 providing methods to satisfy certain provisions;
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(3)(a) Beginning July 1, 2025, a governmental entity may not extend or renew a contract with an entity listed in Page 6 of 33 CODING:
(3)(a) Beginning July 1, 2025, a governmental entity may not extend or renew a contract with an entity listed in paragraphs (2)(a)-(c) if the contract would give such entity access to an individual’s personal identifying information.
Beginning July 1, 2026, a governmental entity may not extend or renew a contract with an entity listed in paragraph (7)(a), paragraph (7)(b), or paragraph (7)(c).
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 paragraphs (2)(a)-(c) if the contract would give such entity access to an individual’s personal identifying information.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 accept a bid on, a proposal for, or a reply to, or enter into a contract with, an entity to provide artificial intelligence technology, software, or products, including as a portion or an option to the products or services provided under the contract, unless the entity provides the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the entity does not meet any of the criteria in paragraph (7)(a), paragraph (7)(b), or paragraph (7)(c).
Beginning July 1, 2026, a governmental entity may not extend or renew a contract with an entity listed in paragraph (7)(a), paragraph (7)(b), or paragraph (7)(c).
(b) Beginning July 1, 2026, a governmental entity may not accept a bid on, a proposal for, or a reply to, or enter into a contract with, an entity to provide artificial intelligence technology, software, or products, including as a portion or an option to the products or services provided under the contract, unless the entity provides the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the entity does not meet any of the criteria in paragraph (7)(a), paragraph (7)(b), or paragraph (7)(c).
501.9981, 501.9982, 501.9983, 501.9984, 501.9985, 501.9986, and 501.9987, Florida Statutes, to be entitled the “Artificial Page 7 of 33 CODING:
501.9981, 501.9982, 501.9983, 501.9984, 501.9985, 501.9986, and 501.9987, Florida Statutes, to be entitled the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.” Section 3.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 Intelligence Bill of Rights.” Section 3.
Section 501.9982, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
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(f) The right to be protected by law from criminal acts, such as fraud, exploitation, identity theft, stalking, and cyberbullying, regardless of whether artificial intelligence is used in the commission of those acts.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 (f) The right to be protected by law from criminal acts, such as fraud, exploitation, identity theft, stalking, and cyberbullying, regardless of whether artificial intelligence is used in the commission of those acts.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 or lewd or lascivious images or child pornography, regardless of whether artificial intelligence is used in the commission of those acts.
(g) The right to be protected by law from criminal acts relating to the alteration of existing images to create sexual or lewd or lascivious images or child pornography, regardless of whether artificial intelligence is used in the commission of those acts.
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Section 5.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 Section 5.
(1) “Account holder” means an individual who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the companion chatbot platform by a unique identifier while he or she is using or accessing the platform, if the platform knows or has reason to believe the individual is a resident of this state.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 or accessing the platform, if the platform knows or has reason to believe the individual is a resident of this state.
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The term does not include:
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(b) A chatbot that is a feature of a video game or theme park and is limited to replies related to the video game or theme park experience and does not discuss topics related to mental health, self-harm, or material harmful to minors or maintain a dialogue on other topics unrelated to the video game or theme park;
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(12) “Pop-up” means a visible notification on the computer, tablet, or smartphone screen of a user which may be resolved if the user interacts with or responds to the notification.
(13) “Resident” means an individual who has resided in this state for more than 6 months during the preceding 12-month period.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 (12) “Pop-up” means a visible notification on the computer, tablet, or smartphone screen of a user which may be resolved if the user interacts with or responds to the notification.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (14) “Theme park” has the same meaning as the term theme park or entertainment complex as defined in s.
(13) “Resident” means an individual who has resided in this state for more than 6 months during the preceding 12-month period.
(14) “Theme park” has the same meaning as the term theme park or entertainment complex as defined in s.
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Allow the consenting parent or guardian of an account holder who is a minor to request that the minor’s account or Page 13 of 33 CODING:
Allow the consenting parent or guardian of an account holder who is a minor to request that the minor’s account or identifier be terminated.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 identifier be terminated.
(2) In connection to all accounts or identifiers held by account holders who are minors, the companion chatbot platform shall do all of the following:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (2) In connection to all accounts or identifiers held by account holders who are minors, the companion chatbot platform shall do all of the following:
In addition to other remedies under part II of this chapter, the department may collect a civil penalty Page 14 of 33 CODING:
In addition to other remedies under part II of this chapter, the department may collect a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation and reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
If the companion chatbot platform’s failure to comply with this section is part of a consistent pattern of knowing or reckless conduct, punitive damages may be assessed against the companion chatbot platform.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 of up to $50,000 per violation and reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 chatbot platform in writing of an alleged violation, the department may grant the companion chatbot platform 45 calendar days to cure the alleged violation and may issue a letter of guidance stating that the companion chatbot platform will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations of this section.
If the companion chatbot platform’s failure to comply with this section is part of a consistent pattern of knowing or reckless conduct, punitive damages may be assessed against the companion chatbot platform.
(4)(a) After the department has notified a companion chatbot platform in writing of an alleged violation, the department may grant the companion chatbot platform 45 calendar days to cure the alleged violation and may issue a letter of guidance stating that the companion chatbot platform will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations of this section.
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(b) If the alleged violation is cured to the satisfaction of the department, and proof of such cure is provided to the department, the department may not bring an action for the alleged violation but may issue a letter of guidance stating that the companion chatbot platform will not be offered a 45- calendar-day cure period for any future violations of this section.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 of the department, and proof of such cure is provided to the department, the department may not bring an action for the alleged violation but may issue a letter of guidance stating that the companion chatbot platform will not be offered a 45- calendar-day cure period for any future violations of this section.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (c) If the companion chatbot platform fails to cure the alleged violation within 45 calendar days, the department may bring an action against such companion chatbot platform for the alleged violation.
(c) If the companion chatbot platform fails to cure the alleged violation within 45 calendar days, the department may bring an action against such companion chatbot platform for the alleged violation.
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(8) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
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501.9985 Consumer protections regarding bots.— (1) At the beginning of an interaction between a user and a bot, and at least once every hour during the interaction, an operator shall display a pop-up message or other prominent notification notifying the user or, if the interaction is not through a device with a screen, otherwise inform the user, that he or she is not engaging in dialogue with a human counterpart.
501.9985 Consumer protections regarding bots.— (1) At the beginning of an interaction between a user and a bot, and at least once every hour during the interaction, an Page 16 of 32 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 operator shall display a pop-up message or other prominent notification notifying the user or, if the interaction is not through a device with a screen, otherwise inform the user, that he or she is not engaging in dialogue with a human counterpart.
(3)(a) After the department has notified an operator in writing of an alleged violation, the department may grant the operator 45 calendar days to cure the alleged violation and may issue a letter of guidance stating that the companion chatbot Page 17 of 33 CODING:
(3)(a) After the department has notified an operator in writing of an alleged violation, the department may grant the operator 45 calendar days to cure the alleged violation and may issue a letter of guidance stating that the companion chatbot platform will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations.
The department may consider the number and frequency of violations, the substantial likelihood of injury to the public, and the safety of persons or property in determining whether to grant an operator 45 calendar days to cure and issue the letter of guidance.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 platform will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (b) For an alleged violation of this section, the operator may provide for the department’s consideration information that demonstrates that the operator provides persistent and conspicuous identity indicators and accessible disclosures which are in conformity with the latest versions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 42001.
The department may consider the number and frequency of violations, the substantial likelihood of injury to the public, and the safety of persons or property in determining whether to grant an operator 45 calendar days to cure and issue the letter of guidance.
(b) For an alleged violation of this section, the operator may provide for the department’s consideration information that demonstrates that the operator provides persistent and conspicuous identity indicators and accessible disclosures which are in conformity with the latest versions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 42001.
(4) For purposes of bringing an action pursuant to this section, an operator that owns, operates, or otherwise makes available a bot to individuals in this state is considered to be both engaged in substantial and not isolated activities within this state and operating, conducting, engaging in, or carrying on a business, and doing business in this state, and is therefore subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this Page 18 of 33 CODING:
(4) For purposes of bringing an action pursuant to this section, an operator that owns, operates, or otherwise makes available a bot to individuals in this state is considered to be both engaged in substantial and not isolated activities within this state and operating, conducting, engaging in, or carrying on a business, and doing business in this state, and is therefore subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state.
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501.9986 Consumer protections regarding deidentified data.— (1) An artificial intelligence technology company may not sell or disclose personal information of users unless the information is deidentified data.
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This subsection does not prohibit the sale or disclosure of information specifically authorized by federal law.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (1) An artificial intelligence technology company may not sell or disclose personal information of users unless the information is deidentified data.
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If the department has reason to believe that an artificial intelligence technology company is in violation of this section, the department, as the enforcing authority, may bring an action against the artificial intelligence technology company for a deceptive or unfair trade practice or act.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 in violation of this section, the department, as the enforcing authority, may bring an action against the artificial intelligence technology company for a deceptive or unfair trade practice or act.
(4)(a) After the department has notified an artificial intelligence technology company in writing of an alleged violation, the department may grant the artificial intelligence technology company 45 calendar days to cure the alleged violation and may issue a letter of guidance stating that the artificial intelligence technology company will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (4)(a) After the department has notified an artificial intelligence technology company in writing of an alleged violation, the department may grant the artificial intelligence technology company 45 calendar days to cure the alleged violation and may issue a letter of guidance stating that the artificial intelligence technology company will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations.
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Includes assessed controls for deidentification, contractual flow-down, non-reidentification, inadvertent release prevention, monitoring, and auditing sufficient to demonstrate that the company is taking reasonable measures to meet the requirements of this section.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 alleged violation but may issue a letter of guidance that indicates that the artificial intelligence technology company will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations.
Includes assessed controls for deidentification, contractual flow-down, non-reidentification, inadvertent release prevention, monitoring, and auditing sufficient to demonstrate that the company is taking reasonable measures to meet the requirements of this section.
(c) If the alleged violation is cured to the satisfaction of the department and proof of such cure is provided to the department, the department may not bring an action for the alleged violation but may issue a letter of guidance that indicates that the artificial intelligence technology company will not be offered another 45-calendar-day cure period for any future violations.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 Section 9.
Within 5 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after service of a subpoena, or at any time before the return date specified in the subpoena, whichever time period is longer, the party served may file in the circuit court in the county in which it resides or in which it transacts business and serve upon the enforcing authority a petition for an order modifying or setting aside the subpoena.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after service of a subpoena, or at any time before the return date specified in the subpoena, whichever time period is longer, the party served may file in the circuit court in the county in which it resides or in which it transacts business and serve upon the enforcing authority a petition for an order modifying or setting aside the subpoena.
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(3) Upon the failure of a person, without lawful excuse, to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected, the department may apply to the circuit court for an order compelling compliance.
(4) The department may request that a person who refuses to comply with a subpoena on the grounds that the testimony or matter may be self-incriminating be ordered by the court to provide the testimony or matter.
Except in a prosecution for perjury, a person who complies with a court order to provide testimony or matter after asserting a valid privilege against self-incrimination may not have the testimony or matter so Page 22 of 32 CODING:
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(4) The department may request that a person who refuses to comply with a subpoena on the grounds that the testimony or matter may be self-incriminating be ordered by the court to provide the testimony or matter.
Except in a prosecution for perjury, a person who complies with a court order to provide testimony or matter after asserting a valid privilege against self-incrimination may not have the testimony or matter so provided, or evidence derived from the testimony or matter, received against the person in any criminal investigation or proceeding.
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540.08 Unauthorized publication of name, image, or likeness.— (1) As used in this section, the term:
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 (1) As used in this section, the term:
250.01 and includes any officer or enlisted member who died from service-connected causes while on active duty.
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(3) A No person may not shall publish, print, display or otherwise publicly use for purposes of trade or for any commercial or advertising purpose the name, portrait, photograph, image, or other likeness of an individual any natural person without the express written or oral consent to such use given by any of the following:
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(4)(2) If In the event the consent required in subsection (2) or subsection (3) (1) is not obtained, the individual person whose name, portrait, photograph, image, or other likeness is so used, or a any person, firm, or corporation authorized by the individual such person in writing to license the commercial use of the individual’s her or his name, image, or likeness, or, if Page 25 of 33 CODING:
(4)(2) If In the event the consent required in subsection (2) or subsection (3) (1) is not obtained, the individual person whose name, portrait, photograph, image, or other likeness is so used, or a any person, firm, or corporation authorized by the individual such person in writing to license the commercial use of the individual’s her or his name, image, or likeness, or, if the individual person whose likeness is used is deceased, a any person, firm, or corporation having the right to give such consent, as provided in subsection (2) or subsection (3) hereinabove, may bring an action to enjoin the such unauthorized publication, printing, display, or other public use, and to recover damages for any loss or injury resulting from the unauthorized publication sustained by reason thereof, including an amount that which would have been a reasonable royalty, and Page 25 of 32 CODING:
CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 the individual person whose likeness is used is deceased, a any person, firm, or corporation having the right to give such consent, as provided in subsection (2) or subsection (3) hereinabove, may bring an action to enjoin the such unauthorized publication, printing, display, or other public use, and to recover damages for any loss or injury resulting from the unauthorized publication sustained by reason thereof, including an amount that which would have been a reasonable royalty, and punitive or exemplary damages.
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(a) The publication, printing, display, or use of the name, portrait, photograph, image, or other likeness of an individual any person in a any newspaper, magazine, book, news broadcast or telecast, radio broadcast, or other news medium or publication if used as part of a any bona fide news report or presentation having a current and legitimate public interest and if the where such name, image, or likeness is not used for advertising purposes.;
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 if used as part of a any bona fide news report or presentation having a current and legitimate public interest and if the where such name, image, or likeness is not used for advertising purposes.;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 broadcast, or other news medium or publication if the generative artificial intelligence is used as part of a bona fide news report or presentation and that report or presentation contains a clear acknowledgement of speculation regarding the authenticity of the materials which are the subject of the report or presentation.
(b) The publication, printing, display, or use of the name, portrait, photograph, image, or other likeness of an individual created through generative artificial intelligence in a newspaper, magazine, book, news broadcast or telecast, radio broadcast, or other news medium or publication if the generative artificial intelligence is used as part of a bona fide news report or presentation and that report or presentation contains a clear acknowledgement of speculation regarding the authenticity of the materials which are the subject of the report or presentation.
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(7)(5) An No action may not shall be brought under this section by reason of a any publication, printing, display, or other public use of the name, portrait, photograph, image, or other likeness of an individual a person occurring more than after the expiration of 40 years from and after the death of the individual such person.
(6) As used in this section, a person’s “surviving spouse” is the person’s surviving spouse under the law of her or his domicile at the time of her or his death, whether or not the spouse has later remarried;
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 other likeness of an individual a person occurring more than after the expiration of 40 years from and after the death of the individual such person.
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(6) As used in this section, a person’s “surviving spouse” is the person’s surviving spouse under the law of her or his domicile at the time of her or his death, whether or not the spouse has later remarried;
and a person’s “children” are her or his immediate offspring and any children legally adopted by the person.
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(a) “Artificial intelligence instructional tool” means a software application or service that uses artificial intelligence, including machine learning, which is made available to a student by an educational entity for educational purposes, including instruction, tutoring, practice, feedback, or completing educator-directed assignments, and that is not designed, marketed, or configured to:
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 intelligence, including machine learning, which is made available to a student by an educational entity for educational purposes, including instruction, tutoring, practice, feedback, or completing educator-directed assignments, and that is not designed, marketed, or configured to:
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 students with access to an artificial intelligence instructional tool before grade 6 unless such use is:
(a) Directed and supervised by school personnel;
(b) For translation or similar support necessary for a student identified as an English language learner;
or (c) For accommodations, assistive technology, or similar support necessary for a student with a documented disability.
(3) EDUCATIONAL USE;
(b) Describes, in general terms, the manner in which the tool will be used by students;
(b) Describes, in general terms, how the tool will be used by students;
(c) Explains how the parent may exercise the opt-out process under subsection (4);
(c) Explains how the parent may exercise the opt-out process under subsection (3);
and (d) Explains how the parent may access the student’s account or request access to information and account activity under subsection (5), including the method for submitting a written request.
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(4) PARENTAL OPT-OUT.— (a) A parent of a minor student must be provided the opportunity to opt out of the student’s use of an artificial intelligence instructional tool.
(b) The opt-out process must align with the educational entity’s existing policies for parental notice, consent, objection, or opt out for instructional materials, digital tools, or online accounts, as applicable.
(c) If a parent opts out of a student’s use of an Page 30 of 33 CODING:
CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 artificial intelligence instructional tool and the student is enrolled in a public school, the school district or public school must provide an alternative instructional activity that allows the student to meet a comparative educational requirement without penalty.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 (d) Explains how the parent may access the student’s account or request access to information and account activity under subsection (4), including the method for submitting a written request.
(5) PARENT ACCOUNT ACCESS;
(3) PARENTAL OPT-OUT.— (a) A parent of a minor student must be provided the opportunity to opt out of the student’s use of an artificial intelligence instructional tool.
(b) The opt-out process must align with the educational entity’s existing policies for parental notice, consent, objection, or opt-out for instructional materials, digital tools, or online accounts, as applicable.
(c) If a parent opts out and the student is enrolled in a public school, the school district or public school must provide an alternative instructional activity that allows the student to meet a comparative educational requirement without penalty.
(4) PARENT ACCOUNT ACCESS;
Upon written request from the parent of a minor student, providing access to the information and account activity maintained within the tool, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, within 30 days after receipt of the request.
Upon written request from the parent of a minor student, Page 30 of 32 CODING:
The educational entity shall inform the parent of the right to make such a request and the method for submitting the request.
(c) If an educational entity satisfies subparagraph (b)1., the educational entity must provide the credentials or other access method at the time the educational entity provides the student with access credentials or otherwise enables student access.
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CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 educational entity to create or retain a transcript or record of student interactions beyond information otherwise maintained in the ordinary course of providing access to the tool.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 providing access to the information and account activity maintained within the tool, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, within 30 days after receipt of the request.
(6) CONSTRUCTION.—This section does not alter:
The educational entity shall inform the parent of the right to make such a request and the method for submitting the request.
(c) If an educational entity satisfies subparagraph (b)1., the educational entity shall provide the credentials or other access method at the time the educational entity provides the student access credentials or otherwise enables student access.
(d) This subsection does not require an operator or an educational entity to create or retain a transcript or record of student interactions beyond information otherwise maintained in the ordinary course of providing access to the tool.
(5) CONSTRUCTION.—This section does not alter:
540.09, in connection with such advertising matter has not been obtained, except an injunction against the presentation of such advertising matter in future broadcasts or in future issues of such newspaper, magazine, or similar periodical.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 482 576-03006-26 2026482c1 obtained, except an injunction against the presentation of such advertising matter in future broadcasts or in future issues of such newspaper, magazine, or similar periodical.
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judicial approval.— (1) A contract made by a minor or made by a parent or guardian of a minor, or a contract proposed to be so made, may be approved by the probate division of the circuit court or any other division of the circuit court that has guardianship jurisdiction, where the minor is a resident of this state or the services of the minor are to be performed or rendered in this state, where the contract sought to be approved is one under which:
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
CS for SB 482 First Engrossed 2026482e1 (1) A contract made by a minor or made by a parent or guardian of a minor, or a contract proposed to be so made, may be approved by the probate division of the circuit court or any other division of the circuit court that has guardianship jurisdiction, where the minor is a resident of this state or the services of the minor are to be performed or rendered in this state, where the contract sought to be approved is one under which:
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  1. Died in Messages

  2. In Messages

  3. CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 2 -SJ 555

  4. Read 3rd time -SJ 555

  5. Amendment(s) adopted (274134, 623028) -SJ 554

  6. Read 2nd time -SJ 554

  7. Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 463

  8. Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 437

  9. CS by Appropriations read 1st time

  10. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/25/26

  11. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  12. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  13. CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0

  14. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/18/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  15. Now in Appropriations

  16. Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

  17. On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  18. Introduced

  19. Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations

  20. Filed

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Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 35 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 24201
Unaffiliated 1000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 35202
% of votes cast 90%5%0%5%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Smith — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Not Voting
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Nay
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Nay
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Not Voting
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 13000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 18000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

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Favorable

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 7000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 482 do?
Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights; Prohibiting a governmental entity from extending or renewing a contract with specified entities, beginning on a specified date; prohibiting a local governmental entity from taking certain actions relating to contracting with an entity to provide artificial intelligence technology, software, or products unless certain requirements are met, beginning on a specified date; prohibiting a governmental entity from entering into a contract with an entity for artificial intelligence technology, software, or products under certain circumstances; requiring companion chatbot platforms to prohibit a minor from becoming or being an account holder unless the minor’s parent or guardian consents; requiring bot operators to periodically provide a certain notification to a user, etc.
Who sponsors SB 482?
SB 482 is sponsored by Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 482?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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