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S 896 — SC, US
S 896 is an AI governance legislation from SC, currently introduced. South Carolina Senate Bill 896, "Chatbot Regulation," was introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-02-12.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- South Carolina General Assembly
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in early legislative stages for the 2025-2026 session.
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (1)
South Carolina S 896 Introduced for Chatbot Regulation in 2025-2026 Session
South Carolina Senate Bill 896, "Chatbot Regulation," was introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session [1].
This signifies early legislative interest in state-level AI regulation, particularly for chatbot use cases.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in early legislative stages for the 2025-2026 session.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S 896?
- A bill concerning chatbot regulation has been introduced in the South Carolina Senate for the 2025-2026 legislative session [1]. The legislation, designated S 896, aims to establish a framework for the oversight of chatbots within the state. This marks the initial stage of legislative consideration for potential future regulations regarding artificial intelligence applications in South Carolina. Primary source →
- Why does S 896 matter?
- This signifies early legislative interest in state-level AI regulation, particularly for chatbot use cases. Primary source →
- Who does S 896 affect?
- Considering the bill targets "Chatbot Regulation," organizations deploying AI-powered conversational agents in customer service, sales, internal operations, or other public-facing capacities within South Carolina may eventually be affected. This includes businesses, government agencies, and non-profits that leverage automated communication systems. The specific scope of impact will depend on the definitive provisions enacted, which are not yet detailed. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S 896?
- No fixed deadline — bill is in early legislative stages for the 2025-2026 session. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S 896?
- As of the last published update, S 896 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S 896?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/896.htm. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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