HB 2175 requires businesses using AI chatbots to clearly disclose when consumers are interacting with artificial intelligence, especially for mental health support (e.g., chatbots claiming to treat anxiety or depression). It prohibits deceptive advertising, mandates protection of personal data shared with these tools, and gives Pennsylvania’s Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection authority to enforce these rules and impose penalties. The law directly affects companies offering AI chatbots that provide health-related advice to Pennsylvania residents. It does not cover scripted tools (like guided meditation) or AI that simply connects users with human professionals.
HB 2100 prohibits mental health chatbot suppliers from selling or sharing Pennsylvania users' personal health data or chat inputs with third parties. It directly affects companies providing AI therapy tools that simulate confidential conversations with users in Pennsylvania. The law requires suppliers to protect user data, with limited exceptions for user consent or sharing with health providers. This creates new data privacy rules for AI mental health tools used by therapists in the state.
HB 518 amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices law to address consumer guarantees generated by artificial intelligence. It specifically makes it unlawful for businesses to fail to honor written guarantees, warranties, or policies created by consumer-facing AI systems. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" broadly to include systems that perform human-like tasks (e.g., learning, decision-making) without significant human oversight. This directly affects businesses using AI for customer commitments, adding a new prohibited practice under the state's consumer protection law. The change clarifies that deceptive AI-generated promises now fall under existing penalties for unfair trade practices.
Pennsylvania's SB 649 (now Act No. 35 of 2025) creates a new criminal offense for "digital forgery," targeting individuals who create and distribute fake digital images or audio recordings of real people without consent, intending to defraud or cause harm. It defines a "forged digital likeness" as a computer-generated representation that materially changes a person's appearance, speech, or behavior to deceive others, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony for fraud schemes. The law explicitly excludes satire, political commentary, law enforcement activities, and technology providers from prosecution, and allows a defense if the creator clearly disclosed the content as fake. This law directly affects creators of deceptive digital content and aims to protect individuals from identity-based fraud or harm.
HB 317 requires creators and distributors of AI-generated content in Pennsylvania to watermark at least 30% of images, text, simulations, or videos with 50% opacity and the label "Artificial Intelligence Generated Material." It directly affects individuals and businesses producing AI content, with exceptions for film/TV productions using AI for visual effects without involving specific individuals or with their written consent. Violations carry a $1,000 fine for a first offense and $10,000 for repeat offenses within five years. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
HB 594 amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act to regulate the use of AI-driven hiring tools. It requires employers using automated employment decision tools (like AI resume screeners) to notify job applicants 10 days before interviews, explain how the tool works, and obtain explicit consent. Employers must also conduct annual bias audits to check for unfair discrimination against protected groups and publicly post audit summaries online. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $1,500 for repeat offenses. This directly affects all Pennsylvania employers and employment agencies using such technology in hiring, promotion, or compensation decisions.
HB 431 creates a new criminal offense in Pennsylvania for sharing AI-generated images or voice recordings that impersonate real people without their consent. It specifically targets artificially generated content (like deepfakes) that mimics an individual's appearance or voice, defining it as a crime distinct from other impersonation methods. The offense is a misdemeanor of the first degree, or a felony if committed to defraud or harm someone. This law directly affects anyone who shares such AI-generated impersonations within Pennsylvania, protecting individuals from non-consensual misuse of their likeness. The bill provides clear definitions for "artificial intelligence" and "artificially generated impersonation" to ensure the law applies only to AI-created content, not human mimicry.
HB 95 amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to require clear disclosure when AI-generated content (like text, images, or videos) is created, distributed, or published. It directly affects businesses, creators, and platforms using AI tools to produce content for consumers in Pennsylvania. The bill adds new definitions, including that "artificial intelligence" means technology creating new content via predictive algorithms, and specifies that disclosures must be "clear and conspicuous" - meaning they must be visible upfront, easy to understand, and match the content's medium (e.g., visible text, audible audio). This change updates existing consumer protection rules to address AI-generated content transparency.
Pennsylvania's HB 1188 bans state-owned electronic devices and networks from using artificial intelligence applications controlled by "foreign adversaries" as defined by federal law (10 U.S.C. § 4872(d)(2)). It directly affects Pennsylvania government agencies, local municipalities, and schools (via "local education agencies") by prohibiting the installation of such AI apps on state devices or access through state networks. Exceptions include law enforcement, security research, and risk mitigation activities. Violations require referral to the State Ethics Commission for investigation under existing ethics laws. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
This bill (HR 81) is a resolution urging Congress to amend two sections of U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 107) to protect creative workers. It specifically targets how artificial intelligence systems use copyrighted creative work (like writing, music, or art) without permission, seeking to require authorization for AI training on such material. The resolution directly affects artists, writers, musicians, and other creative professionals whose work could be displaced by AI. It proposes concrete policy changes by adjusting copyright protections to prevent AI from automatically using their creations without consent, rather than creating new rules. The bill was referred to the Communications & Technology committee but was later laid on the table, halting further progress.
