Iowa bill restricts AI chatbot use, heads to Governor’s desk

On 2026-04-16, Iowa lawmakers unanimously passed Senate File 2417, sending it to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk. The bill would require AI chatbots to disclose to minors that they are not human or mental health professionals and would give parents control over minors’ privacy and account settings. The measure is aimed at limiting harms from minors’ interactions with chatbots.