HSB 647: Relating to chatbots, including deployer requirements and interactions with minors

What it does

This bill relates to chatbots. The bill defines “artificial intelligence” as a machine-based system that, for any explicit or implicit objective, infers from the input the system receives to generate output that can influence physical or virtual environments. The bill defines “chatbot” as an artificial intelligence that interacts with users by simulating human conversation. The bill defines “deployer” as a person that owns an artificial intelligence available for public use. The bill also defines “minor”, “output”, and “reasonable age verification”.

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
2. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Sorensen, Sitzmann and Wichtendahl
3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
6. February 24, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2715