AI disclosure laws in Connecticut
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Connecticut need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not yet, but it's coming. Connecticut has enacted Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 / Public Act 26-15), which takes effect 2027-01-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
Conn. Public Act 26-15 (signed May 27, 2026) · effective 2027-01-01
Who it covers
Operators of companion chatbots available to Connecticut users; employers using AI in employment decisions.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with an AI system.
When: At the start of each interaction and at least every three hours (every hour for minors).
Applies to
Penalties
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act remedies.
Federal rules that also apply in Connecticut
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: The Federal Trade Commission treats leading consumers to believe they are dealing with a human, when that fact would matter to their decision, as a deceptive practice.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated or AI-modified voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
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Questions businesses ask
Does Connecticut require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not yet, but it's coming. Connecticut has enacted Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 / Public Act 26-15), which takes effect 2027-01-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
When does Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 / Public Act 26-15) take effect?
Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 / Public Act 26-15) (Conn. Public Act 26-15 (signed May 27, 2026)) takes effect 2027-01-01. Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with an AI system.
What happens if a business in Connecticut doesn't disclose AI?
Under Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 / Public Act 26-15): Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act remedies. Enforced by Connecticut Attorney General; 60-day cure period through 2027..
How can a business in Connecticut show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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