require the provision of a notice to consumers, interacting with certain chatbots or other human-simulating computer technologies that could mislead or deceive the consumer.
SB 170 requires businesses to provide a clear, upfront notice when consumers interact with chatbots, AI agents, or other technologies designed to mimic human conversation, preventing deception. It directly affects businesses using such technology in commercial transactions, mandating disclosure before interaction begins. Violations could result in actual damages, $1,000 per violation, or class-action limits of $10 million, with the attorney general able to seek enforcement. The law aims to ensure transparency in digital consumer interactions without restricting legitimate business use.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Commerce and Energy Tabled , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 138
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Larson
DDemocratic
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