Requires annual impact assessments for automated decision tools in Illinois starting 2026.
If you deploy AI tools in Illinois, you must complete annual assessments by 2026 or face legal scrutiny.
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What This Means
The Illinois Commercial Algorithmic Impact Assessments Act mandates that developers and deployers of automated decision tools conduct annual assessments starting in 2026. This includes evaluating risks of algorithmic discrimination and providing detailed documentation on the tool's use and limitations. Smaller deployers with fewer than 50 employees are exempt unless their tools impact over 999 people annually.
Key Provisions
- Annual impact assessments required for automated decision tools.
- Developers must provide deployers with tool limitations and data usage documentation.
- Exemption for deployers with fewer than 50 employees unless impacting over 999 people.
- Attorney General can request access to certain assessments.
- Focus on risks of algorithmic discrimination.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid D | Sponsor | HD-021 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Deployers of automated decision tools
Deadline: January 1, 2026
Penalty: Legal scrutiny by Attorney General
Who: Developers of automated decision tools
Deadline: January 1, 2026
Penalty: Legal scrutiny by Attorney General
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