SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by State Senator Rachel Ventura that would require companies to disclose when consumers are interacting with an AI chatbot rather than a human representative passed the Senate Thursday.
“As artificial intelligence becomes more common in customer service, people are increasingly finding themselves trapped in frustrating conversations that lead nowhere,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Consumers deserve transparency from the very beginning of an interaction. If someone is speaking to a chatbot instead of a real person, they have a right to know.”
SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her work to promote child-first policies, State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced a bill that would give courts more flexibility in advocating for restorative justice programs for young people through the Senate Wednesday.
“This legislation reflects a child-first mindset, one that takes into account a child’s capacity for growth and need for support at critical stages in their development," said Ventura (D-Joliet). "It also moves us toward a restorative approach to justice, one that emphasizes real accountability, repair, and stronger outcomes for our communities.”
SPRINGFIELD — Continuing her work to protect consumers, State Senator Rachel Ventura led a measure that would prevent retailers from requiring consumers to accept store credit instead of a refund through the Senate Wednesday.
“Illinois consumers shouldn’t be forced into store credit when they return an unused product,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “If a retailer accepts a return, customers deserve the option to receive their money back. This measure protects working families, increases transparency and helps ensure businesses treat consumers fairly.”
SPRINGFIELD — Continuing her work to protect consumers, State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading a measure that would prevent retailers from requiring consumers to accept store credit instead of a refund.
“Illinois consumers shouldn’t be forced into store credit when they return an unused product,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “If a retailer accepts a return, customers deserve the option to receive their money back. This measure protects working families, increases transparency and helps ensure businesses treat consumers fairly.”
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