HB5044Introduced in the House
CHATBOT PROVIDER-LIABILITY
Introduced by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Chatbot Provider Liability Act. Provides that for purposes of the Act, chatbots are deemed products for the purpose of strict liability as other product liability actions. Provides that a chatbot provider has a duty to ensure that the use of its chatbot does not cause injury to a user and is liable for any injury it caused a user through the use of its chatbot regardless of whether the chatbot provider exercised all reasonable care in the design and distribution of the chatbot; or did not directly distribute the chatbot to the user or otherwise enter into a contractual relationship with the user. Provides that a user who is harmed by the actions of a chatbot provider under this Act may file a civil action in State or federal court seeking actual damages as allowed under Illinois law, injunctive relief, and reimbursement of reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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