South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0896 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHATBOT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CHATBOT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES.

Last action — Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry (Senate Journal-page 7)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Chatbot Regulation

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry (Senate Journal-page 7)

  2. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (Senate Journal-page 3)

  3. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 3)

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0896 do?
Chatbot Regulation
Who sponsors S 0896?
S 0896 is sponsored by Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator Overture Walker, and Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber.
What is the current status of S 0896?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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