Comment by Chloe Lawrence

EPPC’s model defines which platforms would be covered by the bill, limiting the bill to AI companion chatbots as opposed to general purpose chatbots. Companion chatbots are defined based on their features, including: anthropomorphic features; features that facilitate user engagement; and unprompted or unsolicited engagement with a user. The model requires AI companion chatbot platforms to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify that users are not minors (younger than 18 years old). It also requires that all identifying information used to verify age or shall not be retained once access to the platform is granted. Companies are legally required to delete any such information. This helps ensure user privacy. Unverified source (2025)