An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts and penalties and for violations; and imposing penalties.
HB 2255 amends Pennsylvania's Telemarketer Registration Act to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in telemarketing. The bill defines key terms like "artificial intelligence" and "synthetic content," then prohibits telemarketers from using AI to make calls, mimic human voices, select phone numbers, disguise call origins, or interact with consumers during calls. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $100,000 per offense, with escalating fines for repeat violations. Individuals who receive a prohibited call may also sue the telemarketer in court. This bill directly affects telemarketing companies operating in Pennsylvania that use AI for solicitation calls.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
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Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
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Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
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Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
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Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
John Inglis
DDemocratic
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