S243
An Act requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems
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Bill overview
This bill would require companies to inform consumers when they are interacting with a chatbot system, rather than a human. The goal is to ensure transparency and allow users to understand they are communicating with an automated program. It aims to establish clear notification standards for software that simulates human conversation through text or voice.
Key provisions
- Requires companies to notify consumers when using chatbot systems.
- Applies to software or computer programs that simulate human conversation.
- Communication can occur through text or voice interactions.
- The notification must clearly identify the interaction as being with a chatbot.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Businesses that utilize chatbot systems
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.243 194th (Current)
An Act requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.243
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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