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Illinois's SB 1554 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Criminal Code of 2012 (Sections 17-0.5 and 17-2) so that certain forms of false personation may be accomplished by artificial intelligence, and would add a definition of artificial intelligence. Assigned to the Senate Criminal Law Committee March 12, 2025; re-referred to Assignments April 11, 2025.
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What it means for business
Not law. No duties for businesses; the bill would provide that certain false personation offenses under Section 17-2 of the Criminal Code may be committed by means of artificial intelligence.
Key provisions
- Would amend 720 ILCS 5/17-0.5 (definitions) to add a definition of artificial intelligence
- Would amend 720 ILCS 5/17-2 so that certain forms of false personation may be accomplished by artificial intelligence
- Artificial intelligence defined as a machine-based system that, for human-defined objectives, makes predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments
- Assigned to Criminal Law March 12, 2025; committee deadline extended to April 11, 2025
- Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments April 11, 2025
Latest legislative action
Apr 11, 2025. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Meg Loughran Cappel D | Sponsor | SD-049 |
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