AI disclosure laws in Oregon
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Oregon need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Not yet, but it's coming. Oregon has enacted Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546), which takes effect 2027-01-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546)
Starts 2027-01-01Who it covers
Operators of AI companions or companion platforms available to Oregon users.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous notice on the platform that the user is interacting with artificially generated output and not a natural person.
Penalties
The greater of actual damages or $1,000 per violation, plus an injunction; a court may award attorney fees and costs. The person suing must have suffered an ascertainable loss of money or property or other injury in fact.
Full details and sources for Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546)
Federal rules that also apply in Oregon
- 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 Oregon require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Not yet, but it's coming. Oregon has enacted Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546), which takes effect 2027-01-01. Federal rules, including the FTC Act, already apply.
When does Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546) take effect?
Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546) (Oregon Laws 2026, ch. 85 (SB 1546)) takes effect 2027-01-01. Clear and conspicuous notice on the platform that the user is interacting with artificially generated output and not a natural person.
What happens if a business in Oregon doesn't disclose AI?
Under Oregon Companion Chatbot Law (SB 1546): The greater of actual damages or $1,000 per violation, plus an injunction; a court may award attorney fees and costs. The person suing must have suffered an ascertainable loss of money or property or other injury in fact. Enforced by Private lawsuits only; the act names no state enforcer. Individuals can also sue.
How can a business in Oregon 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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