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IL HB 3021: CONSUMER FRAUD-AI DECEPTION

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Last verified Oct 24, 2026 · official bill text

HB 3021 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

Illinois's HB 3021 (104th General Assembly) would add Section 2HHHH to the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act making it an unlawful practice, whether or not a consumer is actually misled, to engage in a commercial transaction or trade practice with a consumer who is interacting with a chatbot, AI agent, avatar or similar conversational technology that may lead a reasonable consumer to believe they are talking to a human, unless the consumer is clearly and conspicuously told it is an AI system. Re-referred to the House Rules Committee on April 17, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. If enacted, businesses using chatbots or AI agents with consumers would need clear, conspicuous notice that the consumer is not talking to a human.

Key provisions

  1. Would add 815 ILCS 505/2HHHH: an unlawful practice, whether or not a consumer is in fact misled, deceived or damaged
  2. Covers a text or voice conversation with a chatbot, AI agent, avatar or similar technology in a commercial transaction or trade practice
  3. Applies where the communication may mislead or deceive a reasonable consumer into believing they are talking with a human representative
  4. Violation occurs unless the consumer is notified, clearly and conspicuously, that they are communicating with an AI system and not a human
  5. Introduced text says it takes effect January 1, 2026 (a date that has already passed)
  6. Committee Do Pass 6-3-0 on March 18, 2025; House Floor Amendment No. 1 recommended for adoption; Rule 19(a) re-referral to Rules Committee on April 17, 2026

Latest legislative action

Apr 17, 2026. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Sponsors

NameRole
Primary
Cosponsor
Cosponsor
Cosponsor

Roll call votes

Consumer Protection, Amendment 1 Apr 8, 2025

5 yea3 nay1 otherPassed

Consumer Protection Mar 18, 2025

6 yea3 nayPassed

Related and companion bills

Topics and industries

Related topics

User-Facing AIAI Transparency

Affected industries

Consumer ProtectionTechnology

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Same topic in other states

Washington HB 2225 Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots. New York S9051 Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are consi California SB243 Companion chatbots. Maine LD1727 An Act to Ensure Transparency in Consumer Transactions Involving Artificial Inte Connecticut SB00005 An Act Concerning Online Safety Iowa SF2417 A bill for an act establishing requirements and guidelines for conversational AI