Requires impact assessments and notifications for automated decision tools by 2026.
If you deploy automated decision tools in Illinois, you must conduct impact assessments by 2026 or face legal action.
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What This Means
The Automated Decision Tools Act mandates that deployers of automated decision tools conduct annual impact assessments and notify individuals when such tools are used in consequential decisions. This bill aims to address algorithmic discrimination and requires a governance program to manage risks. Non-compliance could result in civil action by the Attorney General.
Key Provisions
- Annual impact assessments required for automated decision tools by 2026.
- Notification to individuals when tools are used in consequential decisions.
- Governance program to manage risks of algorithmic discrimination.
- Impact assessments must be submitted to the Department of Human Rights.
- Attorney General can bring civil action for violations.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Didech D | Sponsor | HD-059 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools.
Deadline: January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter.
Penalty: Potential civil action by the Attorney General.
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools.
Deadline: At or before the time of decision.
Penalty: Potential civil action by the Attorney General.
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools.
Deadline: Ongoing requirement.
Penalty: Potential civil action by the Attorney General.
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