HB2255

Pennsylvania HB2255 amends the Telemarketer Registration Act to prohibit using artificial intelligence in telemarketing calls and imposes penalties.

Pennsylvania HB2255 amends the Telemarketer Registration Act to add definitions for artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, and synthetic content. It prohibits using artificial intelligence for making telemarketing calls, mimicking human voices, selecting phone numbers, and disguising call origins. Violators face civil penalties up to $25,000 for a first offense, $50,000 for a second, and $100,000 for subsequent offenses. Individuals who receive illegal telemarketing calls can bring a private right of action. The act takes effect in 60 days.