AI Summary: California Companion Chatbot Safety Act is an effective AI regulation
in US
focused on chatbot_minor_safety.
Maximum penalty: AG enforcement.
Nerq has assessed 41,734 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: California Companion Chatbot Safety Act
California Companion Chatbot Safety Act is a currently effective regulation focused on chatbot_minor_safety in US. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to AG enforcement for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | effective |
| Effective Date | 2026-01-01 |
| Region | US-CA |
| Country | US |
| Focus Area | chatbot_minor_safety |
| Max Penalty | AG enforcement |
| Per Violation | Varies |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
sector_specific
Risk Classes
- companion_chatbot
- not_applicable
High-Risk Criteria
- {'chatbot_safety': ['minor_interactions', 'self_harm_prevention'], 'triggers': ['social_ai_chatbot', 'minor_user']}
Requirements
- Protocols to prevent self-harm content
- Disclosure of AI interaction to minors
- Safety protocols for companion chatbots
Agent Risk Distribution
41,126
minimal
401
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 92.9 |
| laravel/boost | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| openagents | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| harbor | 100.0 | minimal | 90.5 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.3 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 90.2 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 90.1 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.0 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 89.8 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 89.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under California Companion Chatbot Safety Act?
California Companion Chatbot Safety Act requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on chatbot_minor_safety. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does California Companion Chatbot Safety Act classify AI risk?
California Companion Chatbot Safety Act uses a risk-based classification: sector_specific. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under California Companion Chatbot Safety Act?
Non-compliance with California Companion Chatbot Safety Act can result in penalties up to AG enforcement. Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.