Who sponsored LD2162?

Lori Gramlich (D, 131), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD2162?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2162&snum=132

Maine LD2162: An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artific

Q: What is LD2162?

LD2162 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artific.

Q: What does LD2162 do?

In its own words: An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Companion Models' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

Q: What is the status of LD2162?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions

What the bill says

An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Companion Models' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Companion Models' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 247 is enacted to read: CHAPTER REGULATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS §1500-PP. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 1. Artificial intelligence; artificial intelligence technology; AI. "Artificial intelligence," "artificial intelligence technology" or "AI" means a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives: A. Make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; B. Use machine-based and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments and abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and C. Use model influence to formulate options for information or action. Page 1 - 132LR2723(04) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to H.P. 1451, L.D. 2162 2. AI companion. "AI companion" means a system using artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence or emotional recognition algorithms designed to simulate a sustained human or human-like relationship, including, but not limited to, intimate, romantic or platonic interactions or companionship, with …

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April 29, 2026: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

April 13, 2026: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

April 9, 2026: This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.ROLL CALL NO. 803(Yeas 104 - Nays 43 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

April 9, 2026: Taken from the table by the President ACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) Report PREVAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 932 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) in concurrence.

April 8, 2026: Reports READSenator BAILEY of York moved to ACCEPT the Report A Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) Report in concurrence. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending Motion by Senator BAILEY of York to ACCEPT The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) in concurrence. Unfinished Business

April 8, 2026: Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

January 13, 2026: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

January 13, 2026: Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed. On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Maine LD2162: An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artific

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