- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Mar 18, 2026
What it does
The CHATBOT Act would prohibit covered entities from using AI chatbots to generate or disseminate content that falsely implies or indicates they possess a professional license or that their output is provided or verified by a licensed human in covered professions such as finance, healthcare, legal services, or accounting. It requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue compliance guidance within 12 months of enactment and grants the FTC, state attorneys general, and private individuals the authority to enforce the prohibition through civil actions, including injunctions, damages (up to $5,000 per violation, adjusted for inflation), and attorney’s fees, while preserving stronger state laws…
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