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AI Summary
The Companion AI Protection Act requires auditing, reporting, user notifications, and safeguards for AI products, effective January 1, 2027.
Business Impact
If you operate a companion AI product in Illinois, you must implement user safeguards and notifications by January 1, 2027, or face penalties.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— 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
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What This Means
The Companion AI Protection Act in Illinois regulates companion AI products by requiring clear user notifications. It mandates safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol, and sets auditing and reporting requirements, with provisions concerning liability and enforcement.
Key Provisions
- Requirement for clear user notifications during AI interactions.
- Mandate for implementing user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol.
- Provisions concerning liability and enforcement.
- Auditing and reporting requirements for operators.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Graciela Guzman D | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Karina Villa D | Sponsor | SD-025 |
| Lakesia Collins D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
| Mark Walker D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Mary Edly-Allen D | Sponsor | SD-031 |
Compliance Checklist
Implement user notification systems for AI interactions
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation
Develop and maintain a crisis intervention protocol
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Civil action for damages
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Civil action for damages
Conduct independent audits of compliance
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: Every 2 years
Penalty: Public disclosure of audit findings
Who: Operators of companion AI products
Deadline: Every 2 years
Penalty: Public disclosure of audit findings
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Full Legal Analysis
The Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act establishes regulations for operators of companion AI products in Illinois. It requires auditing and reporting. The Act also mandates clear user notifications during AI interactions and the implementation of user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol. Additionally, it includes provisions concerning liability and enforcement.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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