Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7985
CHATBOT Act
Refreshed 5 h ago
Introduced 2026-03-18Topic: technology privacy · health care · economy jobsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would bar individuals or companies that deploy AI chatbots from having the chatbot's output, or their marketing or advertising, indicate or imply that they hold a professional license they do not have, or falsely suggest that a licensed human provided or checked the output. Covered professions include finance and insurance, health care and social assistance, legal services, and accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rules and issue compliance guidance within 12 months. State officials could sue on behalf of residents, and injured people could sue for actual losses or up to $5,000 per violation, adjusted yearly for inflation.
Sponsors
- Kevin Mullin Democrat sponsor
- 8 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-03-18 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-03-18 | Introduced in House | introduce |