S243Massachusetts2025 sessionIntroduced
Requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems
Plain-language summary
Would require businesses to notify consumers when they interact with a chatbot, software or a computer program that simulates human conversation through text or voice. Aims to ensure consumers know when they are communicating with an automated system rather than a human.
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History
Feb 27, 2025
SReferred to the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Feb 27, 2025
HHouse concurred
Sep 19, 2025
JHearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
Sep 29, 2025
JHearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
Nov 19, 2025
SBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Progress
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
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Sen. Barry Finegold (D)Prime sponsor
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