H97
An Act protecting consumers in interactions with artificial intelligence systems
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect consumers when they interact with artificial intelligence (AI) systems. It seeks to establish guidelines and safeguards to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in these interactions. The legislation intends to address potential harms consumers might experience due to AI, such as biased outcomes or deceptive practices. It focuses on ensuring consumers understand how AI systems are being used and have recourse if issues arise.
Key provisions
- Requires AI systems used in consumer interactions to be transparent about their operation.
- Establishes standards for accuracy and fairness in AI-driven decisions.
- Provides mechanisms for consumers to challenge AI-generated outcomes.
- Addresses potential biases in AI systems that could lead to discriminatory practices.
- Defines liability for harms caused by AI systems.
- Creates a process for reporting and investigating complaints about AI interactions.
- Requires companies to disclose when a consumer is interacting with an AI system.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Businesses utilizing AI systems
- Technology companies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Introduces specific regulations for AI interactions, building upon existing consumer protection laws.
- Addresses the unique challenges posed by AI, which differ from traditional consumer protection issues.
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Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
David M. Rogers
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.97 194th (Current)
An Act protecting consumers in interactions with artificial intelligence systems
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 97) of David M. Rogers and Andres X. Vargas relative to consumers interactions with artificial intelligence systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Bill Information
Presenters: David M. Rogers , Andres X. Vargas Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.97
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Accompanied by H94 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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