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Illinois AI and Data-Center Policy

Illinois has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 12 in committee.

4 local jurisdictions in Illinois have recorded council or county action.

Where things stand

Illinois is weighing a broad provenance-labeling mandate that would force AI companies to embed origin metadata in generated images, video, and audio, plus a ban on deceptive political deepfakes within 90 days of an election. A separate bill would sharply limit police use of facial recognition.

Tracked legislation

12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.

  • HB3312UTILITY DATA ACCESS ACT

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This bill sets rules for how Illinois utilities must store and share customer energy usage data, requiring them to keep billing records for 7-15 years and provide secure online…

  • SB3263AI PROVENANCE DATA ACT

    In committeeDeepfakesUpdated

    This Illinois bill requires AI companies to embed provenance labels in all AI-generated images, video, and audio content, and to provide free tools for people to read those…

  • HB1860ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL

    In committeeDeepfakesUpdated

    This Illinois bill bans distributing deceptive AI-generated or manipulated media about candidates within 90 days of an election when the intent is to deceive voters or harm a…

  • HB3303ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL

    In committeeDeepfakesUpdated

    This Illinois bill bans distributing deceptive AI-generated or manipulated media about candidates within 90 days of an election if it's intended to damage their reputation or…

  • SB3564POLICE-FACIAL RECOGNITION ACT

    In committeeCriminal JusticeUpdated

    This Illinois bill sets rules for how police can use facial recognition technology, banning its use for real-time surveillance, politically motivated monitoring, or profiling…

  • SB2478UTILITY DATA ACCESS ACT

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This bill requires Illinois utilities to store customer energy usage data for extended periods and share it securely with account holders or their designated third parties upon…

  • SB3890CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This bill would require companies that handle large amounts of Illinois residents' personal data to give consumers rights to access, correct, and delete their information, and to…

  • HB3041DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This bill would create a comprehensive Illinois data privacy law requiring businesses to limit how they collect and use personal data, give individuals rights over their…

  • SB2875CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This bill would create a comprehensive data privacy law in Illinois, giving consumers rights to access, correct, and understand how their personal data is used by businesses. It…

  • HB3494HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This Illinois bill requires companies that handle personal health data to clearly disclose their privacy practices, get explicit consent before collecting or selling health data…

  • SB2273HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This Illinois bill requires companies that handle personal health data to disclose their privacy practices, get explicit consent before collecting or selling health information…

  • HB5221CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT

    In committeePrivacyUpdated

    This Illinois bill creates a comprehensive consumer data privacy law giving residents the right to opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and automated profiling that…

Local action

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