An Act requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems

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Overview Bill text 1 History 2 Sponsors

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 27, 2025 — House concurred
Session: 194th
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 597 days quiet

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