This bill prohibits misleading AI communications in commercial transactions unless consumers are clearly informed they are interacting with an AI system.
If you use AI chatbots in Illinois, you must clearly inform consumers they are interacting with AI by January 1, 2026, or face penalties.
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What This Means
Illinois HB 3021 aims to enhance consumer protection in commercial transactions involving AI systems. It mandates that businesses disclose when consumers are communicating with AI rather than human representatives, addressing potential deception. This bill will impact companies using AI in customer service and other consumer-facing roles.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits deceptive AI communications in commercial transactions.
- Requires clear notification to consumers when interacting with AI.
- Applies to chatbots, AI agents, and similar technologies.
Latest Legislative Action
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 30 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid D | Primary |
| John D'Amico | Primary |
| Lakesia Collins D | Primary |
| Michael J. Madigan | Primary |
| Robert Martwick | Primary |
| Sara Feigenholtz D | Primary |
| Steven Reick | Primary |
| Timothy L. Schmitz | Primary |
| Tom Cross | Primary |
| Tom Cross | Primary |
| Tom Cross | Primary |
| Yehiel M. Kalish | Primary |
| Bob Morgan D | Cosponsor |
| Camille Y. Lilly D | Cosponsor |
| Daniel Didech | Cosponsor |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Cosponsor |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | Cosponsor |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Cosponsor |
| John C. D'Amico | Cosponsor |
| Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer | Cosponsor |
| Jonathan Carroll | Cosponsor |
| JONES,SHIRLEY | Cosponsor |
| Kam Buckner D | Cosponsor |
| Kam Buckner D | Cosponsor |
| Karina Villa D | Cosponsor |
| Kelly M. Cassidy D | Cosponsor |
| Lilian Jiménez D | Cosponsor |
| Martin J. Moylan | Cosponsor |
| MCKEON | Cosponsor |
| Robyn Gabel D | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses using AI chatbots.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Potential legal action for consumer fraud.
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