Ventura legislation to require human interaction transparency for AI chatbots through disclosure requirement
Publish Date: 2026-05-13 17:38:00
Source Domain: www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com
- State Senator Rachel Ventura sponsored a bill passed by the Senate Executive Committee on using AI chatbots.
- The bill, Senate Bill 317, mandates that companies must disclose when an AI chatbot is used instead of a human during consumer interactions.
- The disclosure must be clear and conspicuous at the beginning of any trade or commerce chat with a consumer.
- Consumers not receiving the required disclosure and suffering damages can bring legal action against the seller.
- The bill does not apply to AI use outside direct consumer interaction, such as in analytics or inventory management.
- It aims to protect consumers, build trust, and ensure they can access human support when needed.
- The bill is part of a larger AI package being considered by the Senate and now advances to the full Senate for further action.
