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AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to define and regulate 'automated requests' believed to be AI-generated.
Business Impact
If you submit requests to public bodies in Illinois using AI, you must ensure compliance with new response timelines or face potential delays.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Illinois HB0031 introduces regulations for 'automated requests' under the Freedom of Information Act, targeting requests believed to be AI-generated. Public bodies must respond within five business days.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'automated request' related to AI assistance.
- Mandates response to automated requests within 5 business days.
- Establishes dispute procedures for requesters regarding automated classification.
- Integrates automated requests into commercial and voluminous request provisions.
- Allows charging for search and review costs associated with automated requests.
- Limits appeal rights for automated request classifications.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Compliance Checklist
Respond to automated requests within 5 business days
Who: Public bodies
Deadline: Within 5 business days of receipt
Penalty: Potential delays in processing requests
Who: Public bodies
Deadline: Within 5 business days of receipt
Penalty: Potential delays in processing requests
Provide notice to requesters regarding automated request status
Who: Public bodies
Deadline: At the time of response
Penalty: Increased scrutiny or disputes from requesters
Who: Public bodies
Deadline: At the time of response
Penalty: Increased scrutiny or disputes from requesters
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