AI disclosure laws in Georgia
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Georgia need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not yet, but it's coming. Georgia has enacted Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540), which takes effect 2027-07-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540)
Starts 2027-07-01Who it covers
People who own, control, or develop and make available an AI companion chatbot to Georgia users.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with an AI companion chatbot, not a natural person.
Penalties
Up to $10,000 per knowing violation, plus compensatory damages, costs and attorney's fees, and an injunction. Each day in violation is a separate violation for each user affected.
Full details and sources for Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540)
Federal rules that also apply in Georgia
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: Section 5 bans deceptive acts and practices in commerce.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
Questions businesses ask
Does Georgia require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not yet, but it's coming. Georgia has enacted Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540), which takes effect 2027-07-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
When does Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540) take effect?
Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540) (Ga. SB 540 (signed May 11, 2026), adding O.C.G.A. § 39-5-6) takes effect 2027-07-01. Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with an AI companion chatbot, not a natural person.
What happens if a business in Georgia doesn't disclose AI?
Under Georgia AI Companion Chatbot Law (SB 540): Up to $10,000 per knowing violation, plus compensatory damages, costs and attorney's fees, and an injunction. Each day in violation is a separate violation for each user affected. Enforced by Georgia Attorney General, who may give 30 days to cure a first violation that does not involve knowing misconduct, sexual exploitation of a minor or self-harm.
How can a business in Georgia 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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