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A6545 — NY, US
A6545 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill introduces liability for chatbots impersonating certain licensed professionals [1]. AIGI tracks 3 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-03-06.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Assembly Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Ensure chatbots do not impersonate certain licensed professionals to avoid liability for damages. | null | — |
| deployer | Ensure chatbots do not impersonate certain licensed professionals to avoid liability for damages. | null | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of NY A6545.
- cto Assess current chatbot technologies for capabilities related to professional impersonation.
- risk_manager Evaluate potential liability exposure if existing chatbots were to impersonate licensed professionals.
- product_manager Review product design and user interaction flows for chatbots to prevent unintended impersonation.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, ai_in_advertising, productivity_assistants, healthcare_ai, financial_decisions
Vendors providing chatbot solutions, particularly in sectors where licensed professionals operate (e.g., legal, medical, financial), will need to ensure their products are designed to prevent impersonation and may face increased scrutiny regarding liability.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your chatbot solution have features that could be perceived as professional advice or impersonation?
- What safeguards are in place to prevent the chatbot from falsely representing itself as a licensed professional?
- How does your chatbot differentiate between providing information and offering professional consultation?
- What liability indemnification do you offer regarding unintended impersonation by your chatbot?
- What training and fine-tuning practices are used to avoid professional impersonation outcomes?
Intelligence briefs (3)
NY A6545: Chatbot Impersonation Liability for Licensed Professionals
The proposed bill introduces liability for chatbots impersonating certain licensed professionals [1].
This development bears on the liability dimension for AI deployers using conversational agents in regulated professional contexts.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →NY Bill Proposes Liability for Chatbots Impersonating Professionals
New York Assembly Bill A6545 introduces potential liability for damages caused by chatbots impersonating licensed professionals [1].
This development highlights emerging regulatory interest in AI system accountability and the potential for user deception, particularly concerning professional services.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative committee review.
Primary source →NY Bill A6545 Proposes Chatbot Impersonation Liability for Licensed Professionals
New York Bill A6545 aims to introduce liability for damages caused by chatbots impersonating licensed professionals [1].
This development could establish a new legal risk dimension for deployers of AI-powered conversational agents in New York.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A6545?
- New York Assembly Bill A6545 (2025-2026) proposes to establish liability for damages directly caused by a chatbot that impersonates specific licensed professionals [1]. This legislative effort, identified as Bill A6545 [3], is presently under review by the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs And Protection, indicating it is in an early stage of the legislative process [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A6545 matter?
- This development bears on the liability dimension for AI deployers using conversational agents in regulated professional contexts. Primary source →
- Who does A6545 affect?
- Organizations deploying AI-powered chatbots within New York State that offer information or services typically provided by licensed professionals are within scope. This includes sectors such as healthcare, legal services, and financial advisory where misrepresentation could lead to damages. Deployers engaged in product development, risk management, and legal counsel will likely examine the implications of this proposed liability framework. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A6545?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A6545?
- As of the last published update, A6545 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A6545?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A6545. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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