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IL HB 4705: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SAFETY

In Committee Illinois · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 6, 2026 · official bill text

HB 4705 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Signed
  5. In effect
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In effect
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

The bill mandates AI developers and chatbot providers to create safety plans and includes the Attorney General's role in reporting and rulemaking.

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

What it means for business

If you develop AI models or provide chatbots in Illinois, you must publish a public safety and child protection plan by January 1, 2027, or face civil penalties.

What this means

Illinois HB 4705 requires AI developers and chatbot providers to implement safety measures. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in AI technologies, particularly concerning risks to children. Compliance will be mandatory by January 1, 2027, impacting how AI systems are developed and deployed. The Attorney General is tasked with establishing a reporting mechanism and rulemaking.

Key provisions

  1. Requires AI developers to publish a public safety and child protection plan.
  2. Establishes a reporting mechanism for safety incidents related to AI by the Attorney General.
  3. Imposes civil penalties for non-compliance with safety regulations.
  4. Effective date set for January 1, 2027.
  5. Provides for rulemaking by the Attorney General.

Compliance checklist

  • Publish a public safety and child protection plan on your website Who: Large frontier developers and large chatbot providers Deadline: By January 1, 2027 Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
  • Establish a mechanism for reporting safety incidents Who: Large frontier developers and large chatbot providers Deadline: By January 1, 2027 Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance

Latest legislative action

May 8, 2026. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

Full analysis

HB 4705 requires AI developers and chatbot providers to create, implement, and publicly disclose a public safety and child protection plan. This plan must detail how they assess and mitigate risks associated with their AI models, particularly those that could pose risks or harm minors. Compliance is mandatory by January 1, 2027, and the Attorney General will oversee the enforcement of these requirements, establish a mechanism for reporting AI-related safety incidents, and engage in rulemaking. Non-compliance may result in civil penalties, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the outlined safety protocols. This bill aligns with growing trends in AI regulation seen in other states, focusing on accountability and transparency in AI development.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 14)

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-059
D Sponsor HD-068
D Sponsor HD-055
D Sponsor HD-026
D Sponsor HD-112

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