Bills · HR 7985
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7985Commerce
CHATBOT Act
This bill stops AI chatbots from pretending they are licensed doctors, lawyers, or other professionals and lets individuals or states sue companies that lie about their AI's expertise.AI-written
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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AI-writtenBans AI companies from tricking users into thinking a chatbot is a licensed professional or that its advice was double-checked by a human expert.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAs AI becomes more advanced, it is increasingly difficult to tell if a chatbot's advice is coming from a computer or a human expert. People often rely on AI for critical life decisions regarding health or legal issues; if that AI falsely claims to be a licensed doctor or lawyer, it could lead to dangerous or life-altering mistakes for the user.
This bill creates a legal safety net. If it becomes law, it provides a clear way for individuals to fight back against deceptive tech companies through lawsuits. If it doesn't pass, the lines between 'general AI chat' and 'certified professional advice' remain blurry, leaving consumers vulnerable to high-tech fraud and misinformation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits AI chatbots from implying they possess a professional license without actually having one.
This prevents bots from giving potentially dangerous medical or legal advice under the guise of being a certified expert.
PROVISION 02
Bans companies from falsely claiming that AI output has been verified by a licensed human professional.
It ensures users know when they are talking strictly to a machine versus a supervised system.
PROVISION 03
Grants individuals a 'private right of action' to sue for $5,000 or more per violation.
This allows regular people to hold tech giants accountable directly in court without waiting for the government to act.
PROVISION 04
Allows State Attorneys General to sue on behalf of their residents.
States can provide a massive legal pushback against companies that engage in deceptive AI marketing at scale.
PROVISION 05
Directs the FTC to create specific compliance guidance within 12 months.
It gives businesses a clear set of rules to follow to avoid lawsuits and fines.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7985
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last actionMar 18, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026
House BillHR 7985Commerce
CHATBOT Act
This bill stops AI chatbots from pretending they are licensed doctors, lawyers, or other professionals and lets individuals or states sue companies that lie about their AI's expertise.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026
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