Smith Commentary: Tax relief bill will leave most Hoosiers with empty pockets - THE INDIANA CITIZEN By Olivia Smith Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute March 6, 2026 This legislative session, our state policymakers have been using fancy terms like "tax conformity" to enact new state spending…

This legislative session, our state policymakers have been using fancy terms like “tax conformity” to enact new state spending while flying under the radar during a hectic, non-budget session. Here’s what everyone in Indiana should know...

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California Requires AI Chatbot Safety Laws From 2026 California's new law requires AI companion chatbots to remind users they're artificial, protect minors from sexual content, and provide mental health resources.

California's AI chatbot law is 'first-of-its-kind' - will other states and countries follow?

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SB 243: California's Bold Move in AI Regulation—Is Playing It Safe Overrated? California's SB 243 mandates transparency and safety for AI chatbots, but is this cautious approach hindering innovation? Explore the implications and challenges of this landmark legislation.

SB 243 in California requires AI chatbots to inform users they're interacting with AI and implement safety measures. Is this the right balance between regulation and innovation? #AIRegulation #SB243 #TechPolicy

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California leads the nation by enacting SB 243, regulating AI companion chatbots to protect vulnerable users. A significant step in responsible AI innovation. #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #SB243 Link: thedailytechfeed.com/california-p...

California’s SB 243 Bill sets a new standard for AI chatbot safety.

✅ Passed both chambers with bipartisan support
🖊️ Awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature on Oct 12, 2025

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OpenAI and Meta Defend Against Charges that Chatbots Put Children in Harm's Way - KQED Parenting during the digital age has never been easy, but A-I kicks things up to a whole other level of complexity. Companies like OpenAI and Meta have recently defended against charges - some in cour...

#ICYMI @techoversight.bsky.social + Common Sense Media pulled support for #SB243 from (Sen Steve Padilla), saying last minute amendments "dramatically undermine the protections in the bill." 🫣🫠 omny.fm/shows/kqed-s... @kqednews.kqed.org

Also #SB243 which would require companion chatbots to frequently remind users that it isn’t a person, in order to reduce the risk of emotional manipulation or unhealthy attachment.

I am so grateful to Megan Garcia for sharing her son’s story with such courage. Their experience is a powerful call to action.

Together, State Senator Steve Padilla, State Senator Josh Becker, and I are working to protect users and put people first in the age of AI. #SB243

Today I joined @senatorstevepadilla, @josh.becker.ca, @commonsenseorg and Megan Garcia, whose son tragically lost his life after forming a parasocial relationship with a chatbot, to speak about #SB243, a bill I’m proud to co-author.

AI Companions Can Be a Seductive Risk for Teens. Senators Want More Guardrails | KQED The two senators’ letters to Bay Area AI companies come after several families — including a Florida mom whose son died by suicide — sued Menlo Park startup Character.AI.

TODAY: Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), joined by the mother of the Florida teen that took his life after forming a relationship with an #AI chatbot, will hold a press conference re #SB243 before it's heard in Senate Judiciary Committee. www.kqed.org/news/1203449... via @kqednews.kqed.org

California's SB 243 targets AI companies to protect kids: requiring reminders that chatbots aren’t real people, addressing addictive features, & tracking harmful behaviors like suicidal ideation. #AIethics #TechPolicy #AI #SB243 #ChildSafety #MentalHealth #DigitalWellness #CA

RT @BrianLaneBaker: Students in Missouri want access to #onlinelearning; pass #sb243 before end of session! #USDLA #iNACOL