What does Preamble of SIMS Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the provision of minor-simulating chatbots that engage in sexually explicit conduct or sexually explicit conversation, and for other purposes,' aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code. The bill intends to prohibit the provision of chatbots that simulate minors and engage in sexually explicit conduct or conversation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SIMS Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Stopping Illegal Minor Simulations Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON MINOR-SIMULATING CHATBOTS THAT ENGAGE IN of SIMS Act do?

This section amends Title 18 of the United States Code by adding Section 2260B, which prohibits covered entities from making chatbots available that simulate minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct or conversation. The definition of 'chatbot' includes services designed to simulate human-like conversation, produce new content, and accept natural language input. A 'covered entity' is defined as any person that owns or operates a chatbot made available to individuals in the United States. The law exempts law enforcement agencies (federal, state, local, and foreign) from the prohibition for investigations of child sexual exploitation. It clarifies that the existence of the simulated minor is not a required element of the offense. Violations of the prohibition can result in criminal fines of up to $100,000 and civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation. The Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions to enjoin violations, enforce compliance, and obtain civil penalties. The Attorney General must submit an annual report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees detailing enforcement activities and statistics related to this section.

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SIMS Act

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a federal prohibition against creating or distributing chatbots that simulate minors and engage in sexually explicit conduct or conversation.
Law enforcement agencies are exempt from this prohibition when using such chatbots for investigations related to child sexual exploitation.
Violations of the law can result in criminal and civil penalties, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce the prohibition through civil actions.

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