Article 2. General Requirements for Operators

2 obligations

OR-ACA-2-06 Requirement

Immediately Interrupt Crisis Conversations

The suicide and self-harm detection protocol must immediately interrupt the conversation upon detection of suicidal idea

OR-ACA-2-07 Requirement

Provide Crisis Referral to 988 Lifeline

The suicide and self-harm detection protocol must provide a crisis referral to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline upon

Article 3. Requirements When User Is a Minor

3 obligations

OR-ACA-3-03 Requirement

Hourly break reminders for minors

Display a reminder at least once per hour encouraging the minor to take a break from the interaction

OR-ACA-3-14 Requirement

Crisis referral to YouthLine for minors

Upon detection of crisis signals including expressions of suicidal ideation, self-harm intent, or severe emotional distr

OR-ACA-3-15 Requirement

Crisis referral to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for minors

Upon detection of crisis signals including expressions of suicidal ideation, self-harm intent, or severe emotional distr

Article 4. Private Right of Action and Remedies

3 obligations

OR-ACA-4-01 Requirement

Comply with sections 2 and 3 to avoid private lawsuits

Operators must comply with all requirements in sections 2 and 3 of this Act to avoid being subject to private right of a

OR-ACA-4-02 Requirement

Pay actual or statutory damages if found in violation

If an operator is found to have violated sections 2 or 3, they must pay damages to the prevailing party equal to the gre

OR-ACA-4-03 Requirement

Cease violating operations if ordered by court

Operators must comply with any court-ordered injunctive relief, including ceasing to operate an artificial intelligence

Article 5. Effective Date

1 obligation

OR-ACA-5-01 Requirement

Comply with Act requirements starting January 1, 2027

All obligations under the Oregon AI Companion Safety Act must be fulfilled beginning January 1, 2027, when the Act takes