The CHATBOT RESPONSE LIABILITY ACT addresses liability for chatbot responses, including financial loss, other demonstrable harm, and harm to third parties. The Act becomes effective one year after becoming law.
If you operate chatbots in Illinois, you must ensure compliance with response liability standards or face legal consequences.
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The CHATBOT RESPONSE LIABILITY ACT clarifies legal responsibilities for chatbot interactions, including liability for financial loss, other demonstrable harm, harm to third parties, misleading information that cannot be disclaimed, and bodily harm, with the Attorney General overseeing compliance rules for companion chatbots. The Act becomes effective one year after becoming law.
Key Provisions
- Liability for financial loss, other demonstrable harm, and harm to third parties.
- Liability for misleading information that cannot be disclaimed and bodily harm.
- Notice requirements for chatbot interactions.
- Parental consent required for minors.
- Attorney General to adopt compliance rules for companion chatbots.
- The Act becomes effective one year after becoming law.
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sue Rezin | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses using chatbots
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance
Who: Businesses using chatbots
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance
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