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US HB7985

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Mullin

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits AI chatbots from indicating or implying possession of professional licenses they do not hold, or falsely suggesting output is provided or verified by a licensed human professional
  • Covers professions in finance/insurance, healthcare/social assistance, legal services, and accounting/tax preparation sectors
  • FTC must issue compliance guidance within 12 months; violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act
  • State attorneys general may bring civil actions seeking injunctions, compliance enforcement, or damages of actual monetary loss or up to $5,000 per violation, whichever is greater
  • Individuals harmed may file private lawsuits for injunctions and damages up to $5,000 per violation, with treble damages for willful violations; 5-year statute of limitations applies

Legislative Description

CHATBOT Act Curbing Harmful AI Tools By Offering Transparency Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

3/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce3/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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