Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 / Public Act 26-15)
Connecticut · Conn. Public Act 26-15 (signed May 27, 2026) · effective 2027-01-01 · Phased: employment-AI provisions Oct 1, 2026; AI companion rules Jan 1, 2027; remaining provisions Oct 1, 2027. AG 60-day cure period through Dec 31, 2027.
Summary
Operators of AI companions that foster emotional attachment must disclose AI status at the start of each interaction and at least every three hours for adults (every hour for minors), avoid anthropomorphic deception, implement self-harm protocols, and are barred from romantic or sexual content with minors and manipulative dependency tactics. Separate provisions govern AI in employment decisions.
Who must comply
Operators of companion chatbots available to Connecticut users; employers using AI in employment decisions.
What you must disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with an AI system.
When: At the start of each interaction and at least every three hours (every hour for minors).
Other duties
- Self-harm detection and response.
- Employment AI notices from Oct 1, 2026.
Exemptions
- Customer-service and operational bots that do not foster emotional attachment.
Penalties
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act remedies.
Enforced by: Connecticut Attorney General; 60-day cure period through 2027.
Triggered by
Sources
- Ropes & Gray — Connecticut enacts sweeping AI law
- FPF — SB 5 in five: what to know about Connecticut's new AI law
Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
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