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Int 1118-2026 Bill Committee
Chatbot data privacy, security, and transparency.
Where it stands: In the Committee of the Whole; last step: sent to committee on Oct 8, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing (current step)
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
This bill would impose requirements and restrictions on companies that provide chatbots, including requirements related to data security and privacy, the right of chatbot users to access their own data, and restrictions on how chatbot providers can use chatbot user data. In addition, the bill would require disclosure to users that they are not interacting with a human and prohibit communications indicating that chatbots can provide advice equivalent to that of a licensed professional.
Timeline
- Mon, Oct 5, 2026Public hearing: Committee of the WholeCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee of the Whole: “Hearing on P-C Item by Comm” · meeting
- Mon, Oct 5, 2026Committee of the Whole postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee of the Whole: “P-C Item Laid Over by Comm” · meeting
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
How members voted
No roll-call votes recorded yet.