California weighs bill to limit AI therapist chatbots

Aug 6, 2026 · Issue 1 · 2 sources, 2 articles

The California legislature is considering a bill to restrict AI therapist chatbots. The debate has gained fresh momentum from wrongful-death lawsuits against chatbot makers, some of which are being heard in federal courts in California.

Who is affected and how

compliance specialist

Under the proposal, chatbot services related to mental health would have to be reviewed.

lawyer

The wrongful-death suits open new ground for product liability and negligence arguments.

Narrative: The chatbot is a product; its maker is liable for the harm

Sources

• California weighs bill to limit AI therapist chatbotscalmatters.org · Aug 6, 2026
• California advances bill to regulate AI chatbots in mental healthcare amid safety concerns | Noah Intelligencenoah-news.com · Aug 6, 2026

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