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HB2557

VIDEO INTERVIEW ACT Verified

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AI Summary

Regulates AI use in video interviews, requiring notification, consent, and limited video sharing, without specifying an effective date.

Business Impact

If you use AI in hiring in Illinois, you must notify candidates and get consent or face restrictions.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
HB2557
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Aug 9, 2019
Last Verified
Apr 23, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 23, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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

Affected Industries

Recruitment Technology

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What This Means

The Video Interview Act requires employers using AI to analyze video interviews to notify applicants, provide information on AI usage, and obtain consent. It restricts video sharing to necessary evaluators only, impacting businesses using AI in hiring processes by ensuring transparency and candidate consent.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0260

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-045
Sponsor SD-020
Sponsor HD-040
Sponsor HD-048

Roll Call Votes

H · Concurrence in House · May 29, 2019
115 Yea 0 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓
S · Third Reading: in Senate · May 23, 2019
58 Yea 0 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓
H · Third Reading: in House · Mar 27, 2019
101 Yea 3 Nay 9 Other Passed ✓

Amendments (1)

Senate Amendment 001 Pending 2019-05-16

Compliance Checklist

Notify applicants about AI usage in video interviews.
Who: Employers using AI in hiring
Deadline: Immediate upon bill passage
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or hiring restrictions
Provide information sheet on AI analysis.
Who: Employers using AI in hiring
Deadline: Immediate upon bill passage
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or hiring restrictions
Obtain written consent for AI evaluation.
Who: Employers using AI in hiring
Deadline: Immediate upon bill passage
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or hiring restrictions

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