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S 1037 — SC, US
S 1037 is an AI governance legislation from SC, currently introduced. South Carolina Senate Bill 1037 has been introduced, signaling legislative interest in AI chatbot regulation related to minors [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-03-31.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- South Carolina General Assembly
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently under legislative review.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
South Carolina Bill S 1037 Targets AI Chatbots and Child Protection
South Carolina Senate Bill 1037 has been introduced, signaling legislative interest in AI chatbot regulation related to minors [1].
This development highlights emerging state-level focus on AI system safety for vulnerable populations and the scope of deployer obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently under legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S 1037?
- This brief introduces South Carolina Senate Bill 1037 (2025-2026 Session), titled "Protecting Children from Chatbots". The bill, introduced in the Senate, indicates legislative intent to address the interaction of AI chatbots with minors within the state of South Carolina [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S 1037 matter?
- This development highlights emerging state-level focus on AI system safety for vulnerable populations and the scope of deployer obligations. Primary source →
- Who does S 1037 affect?
- Organizations developing or deploying AI chatbot systems that may interact with children in South Carolina are potentially within scope. This includes providers of educational technology, online entertainment platforms, and any services offering AI-powered conversational agents accessible by minors. Deployers operating across state lines or offering general-purpose AI systems may need to monitor specific age-gating, content moderation, or disclosure requirements as the bill text becomes available. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S 1037?
- No fixed deadline — bill currently under legislative review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S 1037?
- As of the last published update, S 1037 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S 1037?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/1037.htm. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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