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SC H5138
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Guffey
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Chatbot Protection Act" requiring chatbot providers to obtain affirmative consent before processing personal data or using chat logs for training purposes
- Prohibits using chat logs for targeted advertising, profiling users beyond fulfilling their requests, or selling chat logs; limits retention to 10 years maximum
- Requires clear disclosure to users that they are interacting with a chatbot (not a human) at the start of each conversation and hourly thereafter
- Bans chatbot providers from implying their output is equivalent to advice from licensed professionals such as lawyers, CPAs, investment advisors, or fiduciaries
- Classifies chatbots as products for liability purposes; allows injured users to bring civil actions with penalties up to $5,000 per violation plus punitive damages and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Chatbot Regulation
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor, Commerce and Industry2/10/2026
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