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ID H0127

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Businesses must clearly disclose when consumers are communicating with chatbots, AI agents, avatars, or other computer technology rather than a human being
  • Failure to disclose AI communications constitutes an unfair and deceptive trade practice under Idaho consumer protection law
  • Exception applies for AI systems providing only basic operational information such as employee directories, locations, hours of operation, or purchasing mechanics
  • Consumers may sue for actual damages or $1,000 statutory damages (whichever is greater), with class action damages capped at $10,000
  • Attorney general may seek injunctive relief with civil penalties of $10,000 minimum plus $1,000 per violation; effective date July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding disclosure of artificial intelligence communications.

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Business

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Business2/5/2025

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