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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

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.

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