Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 2384: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly define "dynamic pricing" as a potential unfair practice. It specifically targets the use of artificial intelligence to vary prices for essential goods or services within a 24-hour period based on demand. The legislation includes detailed definitions for artificial intelligence, generative AI, and bona fide pricing to clarify what constitutes deceptive behavior versus legitimate pricing strategies. By adding these specific terms to the law, the bill aims to provide clearer guidance for regulators and businesses regarding AI-driven price fluctuations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI dynamic pricing to protect consumers from deceptive practices, aligning with consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Tags Consumer Protection

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2314: An Act providing for a public education campaign focused on educating the public about artificial intelligence and improving AI consumer literacy.

This Pennsylvania bill directs the Office of Attorney General to run a public education campaign aimed at increasing consumer understanding of artificial intelligence. The campaign will use various media channels to teach the public how to identify AI-generated content, avoid AI-enabled scams, protect personal data, and recognize potential biases in AI systems. Special attention will be given to vulnerable populations and children, with guidance provided on safe use of chatbots and detection of forged digital likenesses. The Office of Attorney General must submit a report on the campaign's performance within one year of its start, and funding will be provided by the General Assembly as needed.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public education campaign on AI literacy, specifically targeting children and vulnerable populations to improve digital safety and understanding.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds public education campaign to improve AI consumer literacy, protect personal data, and identify AI-generated content, directly supporting digital rights and cybersecurity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2321: An Act providing for job posting requirements; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill, known as the Ghost Job Postings Prevention Act, requires employers with 50 or more employees to include specific details in public job postings and prohibits keeping filled positions open indefinitely. Key provisions mandate that job ads disclose whether the role is existing or anticipated, provide salary ranges and funding status, state how long the posting will remain active, and inform applicants about AI use in hiring decisions. Employers must also remove filled job postings within two weeks, notify job boards of closures, and send status updates to applicants within set timeframes after interviews. Violations could result in fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, with higher penalties up to $25,000 per applicant for data mining or selling applicant information.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers by requiring transparency in job postings, preventing ghost jobs, and disclosing salary ranges and AI usage in hiring decisions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires transparency about AI use in hiring decisions, promoting digital rights and consumer protection in technology applications.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1205: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly define "dynamic pricing" as a potential unfair trade practice. It directly affects businesses that sell essential goods or services by clarifying that using artificial intelligence to vary prices within a 24-hour period based on demand may be considered deceptive. The law defines dynamic pricing as changing prices based on demand or AI-driven adjustments, while excluding bona fide pricing practices that offer genuine discounts without misleading consumers. Essential goods are defined as items exempt from sales tax, and the bill includes specific definitions for artificial intelligence, generative AI, and former price comparisons to guide enforcement. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI-driven dynamic pricing to protect consumers from deceptive practices, aligning with consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 2288: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing for artificial intelligence training disclosure.

This bill requires online platforms in Pennsylvania to inform users when their content may be used to train artificial intelligence systems. It applies to websites and apps that collect user-created content like posts, videos, or images for AI training purposes. The law mandates that platforms must provide a clear, separate disclosure at sign-up and require users to acknowledge receiving this notice before they can post content. The bill defines key terms like "artificial intelligence" and "platform" to ensure consistent application of the disclosure requirement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances consumer protection and data privacy by requiring AI training disclosures, strengthening digital rights and transparency for users.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Social Media

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SR 244: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age.

This Senate Resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to create a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age to evaluate how current laws address online risks to minors. The Task Force will include representatives from law enforcement, victim advocacy, medical professionals, and other relevant agencies appointed by the Attorney General. Its main role is to review Pennsylvania's statutes regarding child protection in the digital age, particularly concerning artificial intelligence and child sexual abuse material, and recommend updates to laws and policies. The commission must submit an initial report by November 30, 2027, with follow-up reports every odd-numbered year thereafter, and publish findings online while sending copies to state leadership.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes task force to evaluate and strengthen child protection laws in digital age, enhancing cybersecurity and safety for minors online.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Tags Children

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2255: 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.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits AI use in telemarketing for deceptive practices (mimicking voices, disguising calls), imposing penalties to protect consumers. Directly restricts AI applications in this context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 2252: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of unlawful dissemination of intimate image; and, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children.

HB 2252 makes it a crime to share someone's intimate image without consent, including AI-generated images that falsely depict them in nudity or sexual conduct. It directly affects individuals whose intimate images are shared non-consensually, whether the images are real or artificially created using AI or photo editing. The law establishes misdemeanor penalties (from second to first degree) based on factors like the victim's age, the sharer's intent (e.g., to harass, profit, or cause harm), and whether multiple images were shared. This bill updates Pennsylvania's sexual offenses law to specifically address the growing threat of AI-generated intimate images, ensuring they face the same legal consequences as real non-consensual image sharing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates criminal penalties for non-consensual sharing of intimate images (including AI-generated), strengthening victim protections within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly addresses AI-generated intimate images in privacy protections, strengthening data privacy safeguards against non-consensual sharing.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2215: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for guidelines for user age verification and responsible dialogue; providing for the offense of prohibited promotion of sexually explicit conduct and for the offense of prohibited promotion of violence; and imposing penalties.

HB 2215 requires AI chatbot providers to verify user age using reliable methods like government-issued ID, not just birth dates, to prevent minors from accessing AI companions designed for emotional interaction. The bill prohibits creating or distributing AI chatbots that risk encouraging minors to engage in or share sexually explicit content or violent behavior, with penalties of up to $100,000 per violation. It defines "AI companion" as chatbots simulating friendship or therapy and mandates that age verification must reliably block minors without relying on IP addresses or other technical indicators. This law applies to any entity making AI chatbots available in the U.S., focusing on protecting minors from harmful content through concrete verification requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots for minor safety via age verification and content restrictions, aligning with consumer protection in tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 1113: An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety) and 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.

SB 1113 requires health care facilities, insurers, and Medicaid Advantage/CHIP managed care plans in Pennsylvania to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) is used for clinical decision making or patient communications. Facilities must provide clear disclosures in writing, on their public website, and include disclaimers for AI-generated communications with instructions to contact a human provider. The bill exempts routine administrative tasks (like scheduling or billing) and communications reviewed by a human from these disclosure rules. It imposes duties on the Departments of Health, Insurance, and Human Services to enforce compliance and sets penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AI disclosure in clinical decisions/communications to protect patient rights and transparency, aligning with healthcare protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure in healthcare for transparency, aligning with data privacy protections and consumer safeguards in clinical decisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Artificial Intelligence

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