{"AmendmentNumber":"526","ParentBillNumber":"S3178","Bill":null,"Sponsor":{"Id":"MCM0","Name":"Mark C. Montigny","Type":1,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/194/LegislativeMembers/MCM0","ResponseDate":"2026-07-23T19:10:45.073"},"Category":null,"Action":"Adopted","RollCall":[],"Title":"A.I. Chatbots","Branch":"Senate","RedraftNumber":1,"IsFurther":false,"GeneralCourtNumber":194,"Text":"Messrs. Montigny, Tarr and Payano move that the proposed new text be amended in section 106, by striking out, in line 1289, the word “chapter” in inserting in place thereof the following words:- “2 chapters”; and \r\nin said section 106, by inserting after proposed chapter 93M of the General Laws the following chapter:-\r\n“CHAPTER 93N\r\n\tUSE OF CHATBOTS BY COMMERCIAL ENTITIES\r\n\tSection 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-\r\n\t“Chatbot”, an automated program designed to simulate conversation with human users whether through the use of generative artificial intelligence or other similar technology; provided, however, that the program may use audio, visual or textual methods, or a combination thereof, to communicate with human users.\r\n\tSection 2. Any commercial entity deploying a chatbot shall clearly and conspicuously disclose to the person with whom the chatbot interacts that the person is interacting with a chatbot and not a human.\r\n\tSection 3. In addition to any other remedies that may be available, a violation of this chapter shall be deemed to be an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of section 2 of chapter 93A.”.\r\n\r\n"}