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The bill mandates chatbot operators to display specified information, maintain engagement protocols, including age verification and parental consent, file detailed reports with the DLA, and provides for civil actions against violators.
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What This Means
Florida's H0659 establishes requirements for operators of companion chatbot platforms, focusing on user safety and transparency. It mandates the display of specified information, including chatbot identity and purpose, on any access platform.
Key Provisions
- Operators must display specified information, including chatbot identity, purpose, and operator contact information, on any application, browser, or format used to access chatbots.
- Chatbots cannot engage with users without maintaining protocols, such as age verification, parental consent for minors, and data protection measures.
- Operators must verify the age of users and obtain parental consent for minors.
- Operators must file detailed reports with the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA), outlining compliance measures, incidents involving minors, and data protection practices.
- Violations are considered unfair or deceptive acts.
- Civil actions can be pursued for non-compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Compliance Checklist
Display specified information on chatbot platforms
Who: Operators of companion chatbot platforms
Deadline: Upon enactment
Penalty: Civil actions for non-compliance
Who: Operators of companion chatbot platforms
Deadline: Upon enactment
Penalty: Civil actions for non-compliance
Verify the age of users and implement protocols for minors
Who: Operators of companion chatbot platforms
Deadline: Upon enactment
Penalty: Civil actions for non-compliance
Who: Operators of companion chatbot platforms
Deadline: Upon enactment
Penalty: Civil actions for non-compliance
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