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PA HB 2637

introduced

An Act providing for a temporary prohibition on artificial intelligence chatbots in children's toys and for Joint State Government Commission study; establishing an advisory committee; and imposing penalties.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 2637 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 2637 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-07): Laid on the table

What is PA HB 2637 about?

PA HB 2637 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act providing for a temporary prohibition on artificial intelligence chatbots in children's toys and for Joint State Government Commission study; establishing an advisory committee; and imposing penalties.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 2637?

Joe Ciresi is the primary sponsor of PA HB 2637, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-07 — Laid on the table
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joe Ciresiprimary
  • Ben Waxmancosponsor
  • Jeanne Mcneillcosponsor
  • Chris Piellicosponsor
  • Tarah Probstcosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Ed Neilsoncosponsor
  • Jennifer O'Maracosponsor
  • Dan Williamscosponsor
  • Darisha K. Parkercosponsor
  • Liz Hanbidgecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-10-07

    Laid on the table

  2. 2026-10-07

    First consideration

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  3. 2026-10-07

    Reported as amended

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  4. 2026-06-15

    Referred to Communications & Technology

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2637

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