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AI Summary
This bill mandates that all state agency AI systems adhere to NIST's AI Risk Management Framework and submit algorithmic impact assessments modeled after the federal National Environmental Policy Act impact assessments.
Business Impact
If you deploy AI systems in Illinois state agencies, you must submit an algorithmic impact assessment by one year after the bill's effective date or face potential funding consequences.
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What This Means
HB4836 establishes a framework for the regulation of artificial intelligence systems used by Illinois state agencies and state-funded entities. It requires compliance with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and mandates algorithmic impact assessments modeled after the federal National Environmental Policy Act impact assessments. This bill aims to ensure trustworthiness, equity, and transparency in AI deployments.
Key Provisions
- All state agency AI systems must follow NIST's AI Risk Management Framework.
- Algorithmic impact assessments must be submitted for all AI systems in use within one year and modeled after the federal National Environmental Policy Act impact assessments.
- Assessments must be overseen by a chief artificial intelligence officer.
- The Department of Innovation and Technology will create two standardized assessments.
- Public comment periods are required for state agency assessments but not for funded entities.
- Non-compliance may result in discontinuation of AI systems or withholding of state funding.
- The Department of Innovation and Technology may discontinue or withhold operations/funding if concerns are raised about the AI systems.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid D | Sponsor | HD-021 |
Compliance Checklist
Submit algorithmic impact assessments for AI systems in use
Who: State agencies and entities deploying state-funded AI systems
Deadline: One year after the effective date
Penalty: Potential discontinuation of AI systems or withholding of state funding
Who: State agencies and entities deploying state-funded AI systems
Deadline: One year after the effective date
Penalty: Potential discontinuation of AI systems or withholding of state funding
Ensure assessments are overseen by a chief artificial intelligence officer
Who: State agencies and entities deploying state-funded AI systems
Deadline: Ongoing after effective date
Penalty: Non-compliance could lead to operational issues or funding consequences
Who: State agencies and entities deploying state-funded AI systems
Deadline: Ongoing after effective date
Penalty: Non-compliance could lead to operational issues or funding consequences
Full Legal Analysis
HB4836 amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to impose standards on artificial intelligence systems used by state agencies and those funded by the state. It requires these systems to comply with the National Institute for Standards and Technology's (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework, focusing on trustworthiness, equity, and transparency. State agencies and entities deploying state-funded AI systems must submit algorithmic impact assessments to the General Assembly, the Illinois Auditor General, and the Department of Innovation and Technology. These assessments must be modeled after the federal National Environmental Policy Act impact assessments and overseen by appointed chief artificial intelligence officers. The bill specifies that assessments are required for all covered algorithms and outlines the creation of two standardized assessments by the Department of Innovation and Technology, one for state agencies and another for funded entities. Non-compliance could lead to the discontinuation of AI systems or withholding of state funding. The Department of Innovation and Technology may discontinue or withhold operations/funding if concerns are raised about the AI systems. The bill's effective date is immediate, with specific compliance deadlines set for one year after enactment.
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