Georgia’s legislature passed SB 540 in late March 2026, requiring operators of conversational AI services to disclose to users that they are interacting with AI, implement age-appropriate restrictions on interactions with minors, provide privacy controls, and establish crisis-response protocols (e.g., referrals to crisis lifelines) when users express suicidal ideation. The bill passed both chambers and was awaiting the Governor’s signature as of early May 2026, with a signing deadline of May 12, 2026.
Two companion AI bills also passed in the same session: SB 444 (prohibiting insurance decisions based solely on AI output) and a third bill addressing AI-generated content. Georgia became one of the most active state legislatures in consumer AI regulation in the 2026 session.
Who it affects: Operators of AI chatbot services deployed in or accessible to Georgia users, including educational platforms used in schools. The child safety provisions are directly relevant to AI tools deployed in K-12 settings, requiring explicit AI disclosure and safe messaging protocols for users who may be minors.
What is notably missing: SB 540 does not require AI literacy instruction in schools, mandate teacher training, or create any employer training obligation. The child safety provisions apply to platform operators, not to educational curricula or schools directly. No enforcement body with AI-specific authority is named — existing consumer protection enforcement mechanisms would apply.