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Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297)
Idaho · Idaho S 1297 (signed April 2026) · effective 2027-07-01
Summary
Closely follows Nebraska's model: conversational AI services must clearly disclose AI status, maintain self-harm protocols, protect minors, and must not misrepresent themselves as mental-health providers.
Who must comply
Operators of open-ended conversational AI available to Idaho users.
What you must disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with AI.
When: At the start of the interaction; reminders for minors.
Minors: every 3h
Other duties
- Self-harm protocols.
- Minor safeguards.
Exemptions
- Narrow customer-service and product-information bots.
Penalties
Civil penalties under Idaho consumer-protection law.
Enforced by: Idaho Attorney General only.
Triggered by
Chatbot with memory, persona, or relationship featuresAI offering emotional support or therapy-like help
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