Individual communication with artificial intelligence disclosure requirement provision
SF 1886 requires businesses to disclose when individuals are communicating with artificial intelligence (AI) during text or voice interactions, such as with chatbots or voice assistants. It directly affects businesses using AI for customer communication, including companies offering services online or via phone. The bill mandates clear disclosure that the user is interacting with AI, prohibits misleading customers into thinking they are speaking with a human, and requires businesses to offer an option to switch to a human representative. Violations could result in $1,000 per incident for individuals or up to $5 million in civil penalties for businesses.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its first engrossment, indicating it has been reviewed and potentially amended by the legislature. The most significant substantive change is the clarification of the definition of 'artificial intelligence' to include 'recommendations' alongside content, decisions, and predictions. Additionally, the requirement for businesses to offer a human alternative has been expanded to specify acceptable methods of contact, such as electronic communication, calls, or in-person meetings.
Scope change
The scope of the definition of 'artificial intelligence' was broadened to explicitly cover systems that generate recommendations, ensuring these are included in disclosure requirements.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'artificial intelligence' was updated to include 'recommendations' in the list of outputs the system can generate.
REQUIREMENT
The requirement for businesses to offer a human alternative was clarified to specify that this option can be provided through electronic communication, audio/video calls, or in-person meetings.
TECHNICAL
The document title and posting date were updated to reflect the bill's status as the '1st Engrossment' and the new date of 03/19/2026.
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Withdrawn and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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