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IL HB5221: CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT Verified

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AI Summary

The Consumer Data Privacy Act establishes consumer rights regarding personal data, preempts home rule, and amends the Freedom of Information Act for conformity.

Business Impact

If you process personal data in Illinois, you must allow consumers to opt out of data processing for targeted advertising by January 1, 2027, or face civil penalties.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
HB5221
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2027
Last Action
Mar 27, 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

E-commerce Healthcare Consumer Protection Retail Technology Marketing

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What This Means

The Consumer Data Privacy Act aims to enhance consumer rights regarding personal data in Illinois. It mandates that businesses allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and profiling. The bill outlines responsibilities for data controllers and processors, including small businesses, provides for civil penalties for non-compliance, preempts home rule, and amends the Freedom of Information Act.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-023

Compliance Checklist

Allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and profiling.
Who: Businesses processing personal data in Illinois.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Conduct data privacy and protection assessments.
Who: Data controllers and processors.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.

Full Legal Analysis

The Consumer Data Privacy Act requires businesses that process personal data to provide consumers with rights to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and profiling that leads to automated decisions with legal effects. Businesses must comply with these provisions by January 1, 2027. Non-compliance can result in civil penalties, although specific amounts are not detailed in the bill text and may be determined by subsequent regulations or legal proceedings. Key definitions include 'controller' and 'processor', which delineate responsibilities for data handling. The bill preempts home rule regarding data privacy regulations and amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change.

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