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HB 2175

An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and for artificial intelligence and chatbots; imposing duties on the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 18 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill establishing consumer protections and oversight for artificial intelligence systems and chatbots, enforced through the Attorney General's office with specified penalties for violations.

Re-referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
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Bill Summary · HB 2175

Legislative bill overview

HB 2175 amends Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws to establish new regulations governing artificial intelligence systems and chatbots. The bill assigns enforcement responsibilities to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection and creates penalties for violations of these AI-related consumer protections.

Why is this important

As AI and chatbot technologies become increasingly prevalent in consumer transactions and communications, this legislation attempts to establish baseline protections before widespread adoption creates consumer harms. The bill addresses a regulatory gap—most states lack comprehensive AI consumer protection frameworks—making Pennsylvania an early adopter in this emerging policy area.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague regulatory scope: The bill's specific AI regulations aren't detailed in this summary, leaving unclear what practices would be prohibited or required, which could create compliance uncertainty for businesses
  • Innovation vs. protection balance: Aggressive AI regulation could discourage development and deployment of beneficial technologies, or conversely, weak rules may inadequately protect consumers from deceptive practices
  • Enforcement capacity: The Bureau of Consumer Protection may lack technical expertise and resources to investigate complex AI systems, potentially limiting the bill's practical effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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