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IL SB3571: WARN ACT-AI LAYOFFS Verified

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AI Summary

This bill mandates employers to disclose AI-related job impacts during mass layoffs in Illinois, including the number of employees affected, and updates reporting requirements.

Business Impact

If you employ workers in Illinois and use AI, you must report AI-related layoffs or face potential penalties.

State
Illinois
Bill Number
SB3571
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Amendment
Last Action
May 22, 2026
Last Verified
Jun 3, 2026
Data Updated
Jun 3, 2026
Version
v4
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — 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
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Employment

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What This Means

SB3571 aims to amend the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act by requiring employers to disclose the impact of artificial intelligence on job losses during mass layoffs. This legislation seeks to enhance transparency regarding how AI technologies affect employment. Employers will need to report specific data related to layoffs caused by AI, which could influence workforce management strategies. The bill also updates reporting requirements.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor SD-025
Sponsor SD-031
Sponsor SD-007
Sponsor SD-043
Sponsor SD-010

Amendments (1)

Senate Amendment 001 Pending 2026-03-02

Compliance Checklist

Report AI-related job impacts during mass layoffs
Who: Employers in Illinois
Deadline: 60 days before the layoff
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny
Include specific data on layoffs caused by AI in reports
Who: Employers required to report layoffs
Deadline: At the time of reporting layoffs
Penalty: Potential reputational damage

Related & Companion Bills

Illinois SB 3571 — WARN ACT-AI LAYOFFS

Full Legal Analysis

SB3571 amends the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to require employers to disclose artificial intelligence-related job impacts when reporting mass layoffs or closings. Specifically, employers must include the number of employees laid off due to AI replacement or automation of their functions. This requirement aims to provide greater transparency regarding the role of AI in workforce reductions. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is also tasked with including this information in public reports on mass layoffs, ensuring that the reasons for such layoffs are publicly accessible. The bill updates reporting requirements. The analysis does not confirm penalties for non-compliance as the bill text does not explicitly address this.

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