AI disclosure laws in Iowa
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Iowa need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. 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 2027-07-01Who it covers
People who develop a conversational AI service and make it available to the public in Iowa.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the service is artificial intelligence.
Penalties
The greater of actual damages or $1,000 per violation, up to $500,000 per operator, plus an injunction.
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: 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 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 Code ch. 554J (SF 2417, approved May 2, 2026)) takes effect 2027-07-01. Clear and conspicuous disclosure that the service is artificial intelligence.
What happens if a business in Iowa doesn't disclose AI?
Under Iowa Conversational AI Chatbot Safety Act (SF 2417): The greater of actual damages or $1,000 per violation, up to $500,000 per operator, plus an injunction. 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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