In CommitteeFiled Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for AI chatbots or their marketers to suggest they are operated by a licensed professional when they are not, or to imply that a human with a license has verified the chatbot’s output. It applies to any entity that provides AI‑generated advice in fields that require a license, such as medicine, law, or engineering. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive practices and can be pursued by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, or private individuals.
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