A06545New York2025 sessionIntroduced
Imposes liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating certain licensed professionals.
Generative AI & foundation modelsConsumer protection & disclosureLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
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.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Mar 6, 2025
Areferred to consumer affairs and protection
Apr 7, 2025
Aamend (t) and recommit to consumer affairs and protection
Apr 7, 2025
Aprint number 6545a
Jan 7, 2026
Areferred to consumer affairs and protection
Mar 5, 2026
Areference changed to science and technology
May 4, 2026
Aamend and recommit to science and technology
May 4, 2026
Aprint number 6545b
May 13, 2026
Areported referred to codes
May 14, 2026
Aamend and recommit to codes
May 14, 2026
Aprint number 6545c
May 28, 2026
Areported referred to rules
Jun 1, 2026
Areported
Jun 1, 2026
Arules report cal.294
Jun 1, 2026
Aordered to third reading rules cal.294
Progress
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
JZ
Rep. John Zaccaro (D)Prime sponsor
YT
Rep. Yudelka Tapia (D)
SR
Rep. Steven Raga (D)
DM
Rep. David McDonough (R)
MN
Rep. Michael Novakhov (R)
PS
Rep. Phillip Steck (D)
Sources
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