AI Companions Heatmap

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United States law heatmapInteractive map of U.S. states colored by the parent-facing legal posture for the selected topic.

AI Companions

Idaho

Specific rule in effect.Trending toward more guardrails.

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Why this status

Idaho SB 1297 (2026, 'Conversational AI Safety Act') amends Title 48 of the Idaho Code to establish operator requirements for AI conversational systems serving minors, including provisions preventing chatbots from claiming sentience and from initiating sexual conversations with minors. Enacted in the 2026 session.

What this means

  • Rooted Reality has source URLs on file for this state and topic; the parent-facing posture is pending the next monthly review.
High confidenceLast reviewed May 12, 2026