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CHATBOT Act Curbing Harmful AI Tools By Offering Transparency Act Introduced Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce · Mar 18, 2026
In plain language Restricts the marketing, advertising, or provision of professional services through AI tools such as chatbots without the appropriate professional licenses.
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Legislative history 2 actions · newest first Mar 18, 2026 House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mar 18, 2026 House Introduced in House
Progress Introduced Mar 18, 2026 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. Kevin Mullin (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Doris Matsui (D), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D), Rep. Darren Soto (D), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D), Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D), Rep. Kim Schrier (D), Rep. Becca Balint (D), Rep. Dave Min (D)
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