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AI Summary
Bill H.97 aims to protect consumers in Massachusetts by promoting transparency and accountability in AI systems.
Business Impact
If you operate in Massachusetts, you must ensure your AI systems are transparent to consumers or risk losing their trust.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
What This Means
Bill H.97, introduced in Massachusetts, seeks to protect consumers by promoting transparency and accountability in AI systems. Specific requirements are to be confirmed by the bill text.
Key Provisions
- Aims to promote transparency in AI systems.
- Seeks to establish accountability standards.
- Specific mechanisms for consumer recourse to be confirmed.
Latest Legislative Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul A. Schmid III | Primary |
| Andres X. Vargas | Cosponsor |
| David M. Rogers | Cosponsor |
| Donald F. Humason, Jr. | Cosponsor |
| Elizabeth A. Poirier | Cosponsor |
Full Legal Analysis
Bill H.97 has been introduced in Massachusetts to enhance consumer protection in interactions with AI systems. The bill aims to promote transparency and accountability, although specific requirements for disclosures, fairness, and consumer recourse need to be verified with the full bill text. These provisions are intended to ensure that AI systems operate in a manner that is fair and transparent to consumers.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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