Bill Sponsor
Oregon Senate Bill 1546
Session 2026R1
Relating to artificial intelligence companions.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor
Unavailable
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1546
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Senate Votes (3)
House Votes (2)
Summary
Requires operators of artificial intelligence companions and artificial intelligence companion platforms to provide notice to users that the users are interacting with artificial output if a reasonable person that interacts with the artificial intelligence companion or artificial intelligence companion platform would believe that the person was interacting with a natural person. Requires the operators to have in place a protocol for detecting suicidal ideation or intent or self-harm ideation or intent and to prevent output that could cause such ideation or intent in users. Specifies minimum contents of the protocol, including referral to an appropriate crisis lifeline and additional intervention informed by clinical best practices and expertise. Requires an operator to make certain statements and disclosures if the operator has reason to believe that a user that interacts with the operator's artificial intelligence companion or artificial intelligence platform is a minor. Requires the operator to take reasonable steps to prevent the artificial intelligence companion from generating statements that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the person was interacting with a natural person and to require the artificial intelligence companion to make certain other statements. Requires an operator to post a report each year on a publicly accessible website that discloses incidents in which the operator referred a user to resources to prevent suicidal ideation, suicide or self-harm. Allows a user that suffers ascertainable harm to bring an action for damages and injunctive relief.
Documents (2)
04/06/2026
Senate
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
04/06/2026
Senate
Chapter 85, 2026 Laws.
03/31/2026
Senate
Governor signed.
03/06/2026
House
Speaker signed.
03/06/2026
Senate
President signed.
03/05/2026
Senate
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
03/04/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Dobson. Passed.
03/03/2026
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar.
03/02/2026
House
Second reading.
02/27/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
02/26/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/24/2026
House
Public Hearing held.
02/20/2026
House
Referred to Behavioral Health.
02/19/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
02/19/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
02/18/2026
Senate
Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
02/17/2026
Senate
Second reading.
02/16/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
02/12/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/12/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/05/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/03/2026
Senate
Informational Meeting held.
02/02/2026
Senate
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
02/02/2026
Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:16:07 PM
Record Updated
Apr 29, 2026 2:53:36 PM