HF 2715: Relating to chatbots, including deployer requirements and interactions with minors

What it does

This bill relates to public-facing chatbots (public chatbots). The bill defines “AI companion” as a chatbot designed to simulate human-like romantic or emotional bonds. The bill defines “deployer” as a person that makes an AI companion, a public chatbot, or a therapeutic chatbot available to users in this state. The bill defines “public-facing chatbot” as a chatbot intentionally made available to the general public or marketed directly to consumers for independent use without the ongoing supervision of the deployer or an institutional consumer.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2026

• Rep. Ray Sorensen (R) · ray.sorensen@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Travis M. Sitzmann (R) · travis.sitzmann@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D) · aime.wichtendahl@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Psychological Association

In plain words

1. January 29, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Economic Growth and Technology committee · as HSB 647
2. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Sorensen, Sitzmann and Wichtendahl · as HSB 647
3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 647
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 647
5. February 19, 2026Committee vote: 20–0 · as HSB 647
6. February 24, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 24, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2715 · as HSB 647