Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 243
An Act requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Barry R. Finegold (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 19, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Sep 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed - Sep 19, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure