In one paragraph
Illinois's SB 2996 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Election Code so that a qualified political advertisement generated in whole or substantially by AI must carry a clear and conspicuous statement saying so. It would provide exemptions and civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney's fees and costs. Re-referred to Senate Assignments on May 22, 2026, with Senate Committee Amendment No. 1.
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What it means for business
Not law. Campaigns and others who create or distribute AI-generated political ads would have to add a disclosure and could face civil penalties if the bill were enacted.
Key provisions
- Whoever creates, originally publishes or originally distributes a qualified political advertisement would have to include a clear and conspicuous statement that it was generated in whole or substantially by AI
- Would provide exemptions from the requirement
- Would provide civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney's fees and costs for violations
- Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 was filed 3/5/2026 and sent to the Elections committee; not adopted
- Last action 5/22/2026: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (the amendment was also re-referred)
Latest legislative action
May 22, 2026. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mary Edly-Allen | Primary |
| Steve Stadelman | Cosponsor |
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