Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297)
Idaho · Idaho Code §§ 48-2101 to 48-2105 (S 1297, Session Law ch. 249, signed March 31, 2026) · effective 2027-07-01
Summary
Closely follows Nebraska's model. If reasonable people would be misled into thinking they are talking to a human, the operator must clearly disclose that it is AI. Known minors get a persistent disclaimer, or one at the start of each session and every three hours, plus limits on sexual content, simulated emotional dependence and random rewards. Operators must keep a suicide protocol and must not program the service to say it is designed to provide professional mental health care.
Who must comply
Operators that make a conversational AI service available to the public in Idaho.
What you must disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the service is artificial intelligence.
When: When reasonable people would be misled into thinking it is a human; no set time for adults. For minor account holders, a persistent visible disclaimer, or at the start of each session and at least every three hours.
Other duties
- Keep a protocol that refers users who mention suicidal ideation to crisis services.
- For minor account holders: no points or rewards at unpredictable intervals meant to increase engagement.
- For minor account holders: reasonable measures against sexual content, claims of being human, simulated emotional dependence and romantic role-play.
- Offer privacy and account tools to account holders and, as the act sets out, parents or guardians of minors.
Exemptions
- Chatbots used only for customer service, business operations, productivity, internal research or technical assistance.
- Services primarily designed for commercial use by businesses, or open only to people under a commercial agreement with the operator.
- A feature within another application, tools limited to a narrow and discrete topic, and limited video-game chatbots.
- Tools for developers or researchers, and voice assistants on consumer devices.
Penalties
$1,000 per violation, up to $500,000 per operator, or actual damages if greater, plus an injunction.