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IL HB4980: HUMAN CONTROL OF AI ACT Verified

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AI Summary

The Meaningful Human Control of AI Act prohibits public employers, contractors, and subcontractors from using automated decision-making systems without meaningful human review and mandates impact assessments at least once every 2 years for specified functions.

Business Impact

If you operate as a public employer or contractor in Illinois, you must implement meaningful human review for AI decisions by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
HB4980
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Apr 17, 2026
Last Verified
May 28, 2026
Data Updated
May 28, 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

Employment

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What This Means

The Meaningful Human Control of AI Act aims to regulate the use of automated decision-making systems by public employers, contractors, and subcontractors in Illinois. It requires meaningful human review and mandates impact assessments at least once every 2 years for specified functions.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-001
Sponsor HD-021
Sponsor HD-011
Sponsor HD-081
Sponsor HD-085

Amendments (1)

House Amendment 001 Pending 2026-03-09

Compliance Checklist

Conduct an initial impact assessment before implementing an automated decision-making system.
Who: Public employers and their contractors.
Deadline: 30 days prior to implementation.
Penalty: Cease use of the system if non-compliant.
Provide notice to affected employees about decisions made by automated systems.
Who: Public employers.
Deadline: At the time a decision is issued.
Penalty: Potential legal action by affected employees.

Related & Companion Bills

Illinois HB 4980 — HUMAN CONTROL OF AI ACT Illinois HB3567 — AI-MEANINGFUL HUMAN REVIEW Illinois HB3720 — AI-MEANINGFUL HUMAN REVIEW

Full Legal Analysis

The Meaningful Human Control of AI Act establishes strict guidelines for public employers, contractors, and subcontractors in Illinois regarding the use of automated decision-making systems. The Act requires that any use of such systems must include meaningful and continuing human review. Additionally, impact assessments are mandated initially, at least once every 2 years, and before any material changes to the systems for specified functions. The Act also covers the procurement, purchase, or acquisition of services or systems using automated decision-making systems. The Act includes anti-retaliation provisions and grants private rights of action. The Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing these provisions.

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