IL SB 3261, the 'Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act,' mandates AI model developers or chatbot providers to publish safety plans for specified models, with civil penalties for non-compliance and rulemaking authority granted to the Attorney General, effective January 1, 2027.
If you develop frontier AI models or provide chatbots in Illinois, you must publish a safety plan by January 1, 2027, or face civil penalties.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SAFETY — Follow this Illinois bill, the 'Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act,' and its compliance implications at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Frontier AI model developers or large chatbot providers must create and clearly and conspicuously publish a public safety and child protection plan on their website.
- The Attorney General will establish a reporting mechanism for safety incidents related to specified AI models or chatbots.
- Whistleblower protections are included for those reporting safety issues.
- Third-party audits of compliance are mandated for large frontier developers.
- Civil penalties will be imposed for non-compliance.
- Rulemaking authority is granted to the Attorney General.
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mary Edly-Allen | Primary |
| Adriane Johnson | Cosponsor |
| Doris Turner | Cosponsor |
| Graciela Guzmán | Cosponsor |
| Laura Ellman | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Frontier AI model developers and large chatbot providers
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Who: Attorney General
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