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IL HB2655

IL HB2655: BD HIGHER ED-AI ED REPORT Verified

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AI Summary

The bill mandates a report on AI education and development in Illinois higher education institutions, due within 18 months.

Business Impact

If you operate a higher education institution in Illinois, you must prepare a report on AI programs and research by 2026 or face legislative scrutiny.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
HB2655
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Mar 21, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
Version
v2
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

Technology Higher Education Education

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What This Means

HB2655 requires the Illinois Board of Higher Education to report on the state of artificial intelligence education in public and private institutions. The report will cover existing programs, future plans, and recommendations for enhancing AI education and research. This initiative aims to bolster AI-related academic offerings and support the development of AI systems in higher education.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-021
Sponsor HD-046
Sponsor HD-016
Sponsor HD-031

Compliance Checklist

Prepare and submit a report on AI education and development
Who: Board of Higher Education
Deadline: Within 18 months of the effective date
Penalty: Potential legislative scrutiny

Related & Companion Bills

Illinois HB5399 — CAR TITLE LOANS-APR LIMIT

Full Legal Analysis

HB2655 amends the Board of Higher Education Act to require the Board to prepare and submit a report to the General Assembly regarding artificial intelligence education and development within 18 months of the effective date. The report must include details on existing academic programs, future plans for courses and research, and recommendations for enhancing AI education. The provisions of this section will be repealed two years after the effective date, indicating a temporary focus on assessing and improving AI education. This bill aligns with growing trends in other states to enhance AI education and workforce readiness.

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