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Imposes liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating certain licensed professionals. Introduced ordered to third reading rules cal.294 · Jun 1, 2026
In plain language This New York bill imposes liability for damages caused when a chatbot impersonates a licensed professional, such as a doctor or lawyer. It targets companies deploying AI chatbots that could mislead consumers about the source of professional advice.
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Legislative history 14 actions · newest first Jun 1, 2026 Assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.294 Jun 1, 2026 Assembly rules report cal.294 Jun 1, 2026 Assembly reported May 28, 2026 Assembly reported referred to rules May 14, 2026 Assembly print number 6545c May 14, 2026 Assembly amend and recommit to codes Show all 14 actions
Progress Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. John Zaccaro (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Yudelka Tapia (D), Rep. Steven Raga (D), Rep. David McDonough (R), Rep. Michael Novakhov (R), Rep. Phillip Steck (D), Rep. Maritza Davila (D), Rep. Jonathan Jacobson (D), Rep. Deborah Glick (D), Rep. Carrie Woerner (D), Rep. Brian Miller (R), Rep. Keith Brown (R), Rep. Jeff Gallahan (R)
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