AI disclosure laws in Idaho
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Idaho need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. 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 2027-07-01Who it covers
Operators that make a conversational AI service available to the public in Idaho.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the service is artificial intelligence.
Penalties
$1,000 per violation, up to $500,000 per operator, or actual damages if greater, plus an injunction.
Full details and sources for Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297)
Federal rules that also apply in Idaho
- 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 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 Code §§ 48-2101 to 48-2105 (S 1297, Session Law ch. 249, signed March 31, 2026)) takes effect 2027-07-01. Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the service is artificial intelligence.
What happens if a business in Idaho doesn't disclose AI?
Under Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act (S 1297): $1,000 per violation, up to $500,000 per operator, or actual damages if greater, plus an injunction. 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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