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 and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly prohibit businesses from failing to honor guarantees or warranties provided by consumer-facing artificial intelligence systems. It establishes a specific legal definition for artificial intelligence, covering systems that learn from data, operate with minimal human oversight, or perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning and action. By adding these provisions to the state's existing consumer protection statutes, the legislation ensures that AI-generated promises are treated with the same legal weight as traditional human-made warranties. The changes apply broadly to trade and commerce but include standard exemptions for media outlets and internet service providers acting in good faith.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2024
Last action May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Craig Williams
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Stephenie Scialabba
RRepublican
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