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SD SB170

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Larson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits businesses from using chatbots, AI agents, avatars, or other conversational computer technologies in commercial transactions when consumers could reasonably believe they are interacting with a human

  • Requires clear and conspicuous disclosure at the outset of any transaction that the consumer is not communicating with a human, which exempts the business from the prohibition

  • Allows affected consumers or the attorney general to bring civil actions seeking actual damages, liquidated damages of $1,000 per violation, or up to $10 million in class action cases, plus attorney's fees and costs

  • Exempts internet service providers involved only in routine transmission of violating transactions over their networks

  • Authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief against violators

Legislative Description

Require the provision of a notice to consumers, interacting with certain chatbots or other human-simulating computer technologies that could mislead or deceive the consumer.

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Last Action

Commerce and Energy Tabled, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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