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Illinois's SB 3262 (104th General Assembly) would create the Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act. Operators of companion AI products could not deploy products with specified features unless an adult user configures them, would face auditing and reporting requirements, and would have to notify users they are talking to a companion AI and implement safeguards including a crisis intervention protocol. Re-referred to Senate Assignments on May 22, 2026.
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What it means for business
Not law. Companion AI operators would face feature limits, disclosure, audit and reporting duties and crisis safeguards, with liability and enforcement, if the bill were enacted.
Key provisions
- Operators could not deploy or operate a companion AI product that incorporates specified features (such as variable-reward engagement mechanics) unless specifically configured to do so by an adult user
- Would provide for auditing and reporting requirements
- Operators would have to give a clear notification during an interaction that the user is communicating with a companion AI product
- Would require mandatory user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol
- Would set provisions on liability and enforcement
- Introduced 2/3/2026 with an effective date of January 1, 2027; last action 5/22/2026: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Latest legislative action
May 22, 2026. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mary Edly-Allen | Primary |
| Graciela Guzmán | Cosponsor |
| Karina Villa | Cosponsor |
| Lakesia Collins | Cosponsor |
| Mark L. Walker | Cosponsor |
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