In one paragraph
Illinois's SB 4070 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to require the Chicago Transit Authority to set up a CTA Transit Police Department of sworn officers. It would also require a pilot of AI-based weapon-detection scanners at 5 to 10 stations and hubs and a limited facial recognition pilot. Referred to Assignments February 24, 2026.
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What it means for business
Not law. If enacted, the Chicago Transit Authority would have to run AI weapon-detection and facial recognition pilots; no duties for private businesses.
Key provisions
- CTA would establish a Transit Police Department composed solely of sworn officers, performing all security functions, with 3-officer safety teams on trains, stations and buses
- CTA would run a pilot deploying AI-based weapon-detection scanners in at least 5 and not more than 10 high-crime stations and major bus hubs
- CTA would run a limited facial recognition pilot restricted to identifying people with active violent-felony warrants or whom CTA has barred from its services
- Effective immediately if enacted
- Filed and referred to Assignments February 24, 2026; no later action
Latest legislative action
Feb 24, 2026. Referred to Assignments
Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Don Harmon D | Primary |
| Willie Preston D | Primary |
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