Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297)
Closely tracks Nebraska's Act. Where an operator has actual knowledge or reasonable certainty that a user is a minor, it must show a persistent AI disclaimer, block sexually explicit content, avoid gamification designed to drive excessive engagement, and provide parental supervision tools.
Key dates
- Mar 31, 2026Passed
- Jul 1, 2027Takes effect
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Operators of conversational AI services — applications designed primarily to simulate human conversation — available to Idaho users.
Penalties & enforcement
Injunctions and civil liability of $1,000 per violation, capped at $500,000 per operator, or actual damages, whichever is greater.
Enforced by: Idaho Attorney General
Idaho S 1297 is enforced by Idaho Attorney General. The next dated milestone falls on Jul 1, 2027, 258 days away: Takes effect. In practice that means knowing which of your AI systems fall in scope in consumer services and generative AI, holding assessments that speak to transparency, safety & robustness and consumer protection, and being able to produce that evidence on request.