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The bill establishes the Illinois High-Impact AI Governance Principles and Disclosure Act, requiring businesses using AI to comply with governance principles.
The Illinois High-Impact AI Governance Principles and Disclosure Act aims to regulate businesses using AI systems by enforcing five governance principles. It mandates compliance reporting on company websites and applies to businesses with ten or more employees. Effective January 1, 2026, this legislation introduces civil penalties for non-compliance, impacting a wide range of industries utilizing AI technologies.
Key Provisions
Establishes the Illinois High-Impact AI Governance Principles and Disclosure Act.
Requires compliance with five principles of AI governance.
Mandates businesses to publish compliance reports on their websites.
Imposes civil penalties for violations.
Applies to businesses with 10 or more employees.
Effective January 1, 2026.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
Name
Role
Anne Stava-Murray
Primary
Dennis M. Reboletti
Primary
Janet Yang RohrD
Primary
Kam BucknerD
Primary
Marlow H. Colvin
Primary
Michael J. Madigan
Primary
Michael J. Zalewski
Primary
Richard P. Myers
Primary
Robert Rita
Primary
Robert W. Pritchard
Primary
Tom Cross
Primary
Tom Demmer
Primary
DART
Cosponsor
David Koehler
Cosponsor
DAVIS,STEVE
Cosponsor
Don HarmonD
Cosponsor
Mattie HunterD
Cosponsor
Maurice A. West, II
Cosponsor
YOUNGE
Cosponsor
Compliance Checklist
Publish a compliance report on your website detailing adherence to AI governance principles. Who: Businesses using AI systems. Deadline: By January 1, 2026. Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
The Illinois High-Impact AI Governance Principles and Disclosure Act requires the Department of Innovation and Technology to adopt rules that enforce compliance with five specified principles of AI governance. Businesses that utilize AI systems must publish a report on their websites detailing their adherence to these principles. The bill is applicable to businesses with ten or more employees, ensuring that smaller entities are not burdened by these regulations. Non-compliance with the reporting requirements will result in civil penalties, although the specific amounts are not detailed in the bill text. The effective date for compliance is set for January 1, 2026, giving businesses time to prepare for these new obligations. This legislation reflects a growing trend in various states to regulate AI technologies and ensure accountability in their deployment.
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