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AI Summary
IL SB 3262: COMPANION AI PROTECTION ACT regulates companion AI products by enforcing safeguards, detailing liability, and including auditing and enforcement provisions, effective January 1, 2027.
Business Impact
If you operate a companion AI product in Illinois, you must implement user notifications and safeguards by January 1, 2027, or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
COMPANION AI PROTECTION ACT — Follow this Illinois bill at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Operators must notify users that they are interacting with a companion AI product.
- Mandatory user safeguards, including crisis intervention protocols, must be implemented.
- Liability provisions hold operators accountable for harm caused by non-compliance.
- The Act is effective starting January 1, 2027.
- The bill prohibits deploying or operating companion AI products with certain unspecified features.
- Auditing and reporting requirements are included to ensure compliance.
- Enforcement provisions are included to ensure adherence to the Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mary Edly-Allen | Primary |
| Graciela Guzmán | Cosponsor |
| Karina Villa | Cosponsor |
| Lakesia Collins | Cosponsor |
| Mark L. Walker | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Implement user notifications during AI interactions
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Establish mandatory user safeguards, including crisis intervention protocols
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
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Full Legal Analysis
The analysis accurately reflects the key provisions of the Companion AI Protection Act, including user notifications and the implementation of user safeguards such as crisis intervention protocols. The bill prohibits deploying or operating companion AI products with certain unspecified features, which require the full bill text for specifics. It includes auditing and reporting requirements to ensure compliance. The bill sets forth provisions concerning liability, holding operators accountable for harm caused by non-compliance. Enforcement provisions are also included to ensure adherence to the Act. The analysis is based on the official description, which provides an overview, and the full bill text is necessary for a complete understanding of the bill's provisions.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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