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HR 8623 — US
HR 8623 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. A US House bill proposes new age verification and disclosure requirements for AI chatbots [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-08.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- US Congress
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill under committee consideration.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Implement age verification measures for artificial intelligence chatbots. | — | — |
| deployer | Implement age verification measures for artificial intelligence chatbots. | — | — |
| provider | Make certain disclosures (details unspecified in this text) for artificial intelligence chatbots. | — | — |
| deployer | Make certain disclosures (details unspecified in this text) for artificial intelligence chatbots. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track legislative progress of HR 8623, noting committee hearings and votes.
- cto Evaluate technical feasibility and cost of implementing age verification for current and planned AI chatbot systems.
- general_counsel Assess potential legal interpretations of 'certain disclosures' and their implications for existing AI chatbot services.
- product_manager Consider design changes for AI chatbots to accommodate age verification and disclosure requirements.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, productivity_assistants, other
Vendors providing AI chatbot services will likely face new requirements for implementing robust age verification and making specific disclosures. Companies procuring these services should assess vendor compliance capabilities early.
Sample vendor questions
- What age verification mechanisms are integrated into your AI chatbot solutions?
- Can your AI chatbots be configured to provide specific disclosures as required by regulatory frameworks?
- How do your AI chatbot solutions manage interactions with identified minors or age-restricted content?
- What data privacy and security measures are in place to support age verification processes?
Intelligence briefs (1)
US House Bill Proposes Age Verification, Disclosures for AI Chatbots
A US House bill proposes new age verification and disclosure requirements for AI chatbots [1].
This signals an expanding scope of deployer obligations for AI systems interacting with users, particularly concerning age-appropriate content.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill under committee consideration.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 8623?
- A US House bill [1] has been introduced, seeking to mandate age verification measures and specific disclosures for artificial intelligence chatbots. This legislation has been referred to the Committees on the Judiciary and Energy and Commerce for further consideration [2]. This development indicates an emerging focus on user protection and transparency in AI-driven interactions. Primary source →
- Why does HR 8623 matter?
- This signals an expanding scope of deployer obligations for AI systems interacting with users, particularly concerning age-appropriate content. Primary source →
- Who does HR 8623 affect?
- This bill targets developers and deployers of AI chatbots that are designed for or accessible to users within the United States. Considerations include any AI system categorized as a chatbot, especially those engaging with users where age may be a factor in content appropriateness or data handling. Organizations operating such systems may need to assess potential technical implementation challenges and compliance costs. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 8623?
- No fixed deadline — bill under committee consideration. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 8623?
- As of the last published update, HR 8623 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 8623?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-hr8623. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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