Compliance with California Bill SB-243
Effective Date: January 25, 2025
Legislative Requirement
California enacted Bill SB-243, which mandates that AI companion chatbot platforms implement protocols preventing self-harm content production. The law specifically requires:
“a protocol for preventing the production of suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm content to the user, including…providing a notification…if the user expresses suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm.”
— SB-243
Amoura’s Implementation
To maintain compliance while serving California residents, Amoura has deployed the following safeguard: When the system detects expressions of self-harm from a user located in California, the platform displays an in-app message containing links to crisis support resources.
Privacy Protection
The platform delivers these support notifications anonymously to protect user privacy.
Ongoing Commitment
Amoura commits to remaining compliant with evolving legislation while preserving user autonomy, confidentiality, and relationship integrity.