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Employers using AI for video interviews must report demographic data to assess racial bias by December 31 each year.
Business Impact
If you use AI for hiring in Illinois, you must report demographic data annually by December 31 or face potential scrutiny from regulators.
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What This Means
Illinois has passed a bill requiring employers who use AI in video interviews to collect and report demographic data. This data will be analyzed for racial bias, impacting hiring practices.
Key Provisions
- Employers using AI for video interviews must collect demographic data of applicants.
- Data must include race and ethnicity of applicants selected and not selected for interviews.
- Reports are due annually by December 31, covering the previous year.
- The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will analyze the data for racial bias.
- Findings must be reported to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1 each year.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0047
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Harris D | Sponsor | HD-013 |
| Jacqueline Collins D | Sponsor | SD-016 |
| Jaime Andrade D | Sponsor | HD-040 |
| John Connor D | Sponsor | SD-043 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Third Reading: in Senate ·
May 25, 2021
43 Yea
11 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Third Reading: in House ·
Apr 21, 2021
112 Yea
5 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Collect demographic data of applicants based on AI interview outcomes.
Who: Employers using AI for hiring.
Deadline: By December 31 annually.
Penalty: Increased scrutiny from regulators.
Who: Employers using AI for hiring.
Deadline: By December 31 annually.
Penalty: Increased scrutiny from regulators.
Report collected demographic data to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Who: Employers using AI for hiring.
Deadline: By December 31 annually.
Penalty: Increased scrutiny from regulators.
Who: Employers using AI for hiring.
Deadline: By December 31 annually.
Penalty: Increased scrutiny from regulators.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill amends the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, mandating that employers relying solely on AI for determining in-person interview eligibility must collect specific demographic data. This includes the race and ethnicity of applicants who are and are not selected for interviews, as well as those who are hired. Employers are required to report this data to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity annually by December 31, covering the previous 12-month period. The Department will analyze the data and report findings regarding racial bias to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1 each year. This legislation aligns with broader trends in AI regulation, emphasizing accountability and transparency in automated decision-making processes.
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