Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HB 2637 — An Act providing for a temporary prohibition on artificial intelligence chatbots in children's toys; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to Communications & Technology

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

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In plain language

The bill seeks to temporarily ban AI chatbots in children’s toys.

This legislation aims to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence chatbots in toys designed for children temporarily. The measure includes provisions for penalties for violations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will see a pause on toys that use AI chatbots, allowing for a review of safety concerns.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Communications & Technology

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2637?
HB 2637 is sponsored by Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), and Liz Hanbidge (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2637?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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