AI disclosure laws in Iowa
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Iowa need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not yet, but it's coming. Iowa has enacted Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417), which takes effect 2027-07-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417)
Starts 2027-07-01Iowa SF 2417 (signed May 2, 2026) · effective 2027-07-01
Who it covers
Operators of conversational AI available to Iowa users.
What to disclose
Clear disclosure that the user is interacting with AI, not a human or a licensed mental-health professional.
When: At the start of each interaction with a minor and at least every three hours of continuous interaction; clear disclosure for all users.
Applies to
Penalties
Civil penalties; no private right of action.
Full details and sources for Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417) →
Federal rules that also apply in Iowa
- 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 Iowa require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not yet, but it's coming. Iowa has enacted Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417), which takes effect 2027-07-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
When does Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417) take effect?
Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417) (Iowa SF 2417 (signed May 2, 2026)) takes effect 2027-07-01. Clear disclosure that the user is interacting with AI, not a human or a licensed mental-health professional.
What happens if a business in Iowa doesn't disclose AI?
Under Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417): Civil penalties; no private right of action. Enforced by Iowa Attorney General..
How can a business in Iowa 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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