Bill > HB2175

This bill, titled "Providing for consumer protection and for artificial intelligence and chatbots," amends Pennsylvania law to establish new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots, particularly concerning consumer protection. It assigns duties to the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Office of Attorney General and outlines penalties for violations. Key provisions include defining terms like "artificial intelligence," "chatbot," and "consumer," and establishing rules for the protection of personal and health information, prohibiting the sale or sharing of such data without explicit consent, except under specific circumstances like healthcare provider access. The bill also addresses advertising practices, preventing chatbots from using consumer input for targeted advertising unless it's for the chatbot itself, and mandates clear disclosures about the AI technology, its capabilities, limitations, and safety protocols. Suppliers of chatbots must develop and maintain written policies detailing these aspects, obtain consumer consent before use, and file these policies with the Bureau of Consumer Protection, along with an annual fee. The Bureau is empowered to enforce these provisions through administrative fines, legal actions, and the imposition of penalties, with collected fines to be deposited into a fund for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent the Bureau from pursuing other enforcement actions or imply that chatbots replace human mental health professionals.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2175