AI disclosure laws in Idaho
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Idaho need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not yet, but it's coming. Idaho has enacted Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297), which takes effect 2027-07-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297)
Starts 2027-07-01Idaho S 1297 (signed April 2026) · effective 2027-07-01
Who it covers
Operators of open-ended conversational AI available to Idaho users.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with AI.
When: At the start of the interaction; reminders for minors.
Applies to
Penalties
Civil penalties under Idaho consumer-protection law.
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Federal rules that also apply in Idaho
- 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 Idaho require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not yet, but it's coming. Idaho has enacted Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297), which takes effect 2027-07-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
When does Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297) take effect?
Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297) (Idaho S 1297 (signed April 2026)) takes effect 2027-07-01. Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the user is interacting with AI.
What happens if a business in Idaho doesn't disclose AI?
Under Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297): Civil penalties under Idaho consumer-protection law. Enforced by Idaho Attorney General only..
How can a business in Idaho 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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