News Florida AI Bill of Rights Special Session April 2026
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called a special legislative session on April 15, 2026 to reconsider the AI Bill of Rights (CS/SB 482), which passed the Senate 35-2 in the regular session but died in the House. The special session, scheduled for April 28 through May 1, 2026, will also address congressional redistricting and medical freedom legislation.[1][2]
The AI Bill of Rights would require parental consent for minor chatbot accounts, restrict government AI contracts with non-compliant entities, and establish consumer transparency requirements for AI systems. Senate President Pro Tempore Brodeur plans to file identical legislation to CS/SB 482 for debate during the special session.[1][3]
DeSantis emphasized that the legislation is needed to protect Floridians—especially minors—from AI harms by large technology companies.[1][4]
Full details on the bill's provisions and legislative history are on the Florida AI Bill of Rights page.