ME LD 1727
Maine LD 1727 (AI Chatbot Disclosures)
Consumer protection law requiring disclosure that users are interacting with AI, not a human. Common precursor to crisis-harm regulation.
Jurisdiction
Maine
Enacted
Jun 12, 2025
Effective
Sep 24, 2025
Enforcement
Maine Attorney General
Why It Matters
Disclosure requirements often precede crisis-harm regulation. Establishes baseline transparency expectations for chatbot operators.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Operators of AI chatbots interacting with Maine consumers
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Mandatory disclosure of AI nature to users
- Prohibition on deceiving users about human vs. AI interaction
- Recordkeeping expectations
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
$10K/violation
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Maine
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Maine. (2025). Maine LD 1727 (AI Chatbot Disclosures).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.