AI legislation affecting Indiana agriculture and agribusiness
Indiana is a top-10 agricultural state, and AI is transforming every link in the chain: precision planting, autonomous tractors, drone crop monitoring, livestock health analytics, supply chain logistics, and commodity trading algorithms. Federal bills and Indiana General Assembly proposals on autonomous systems, workforce AI, data privacy, environmental monitoring, biological data standards, and critical infrastructure all directly impact ag operations. Whether you run a family farm in Tippecanoe County, a food processing plant in Indianapolis, or an ag-tech startup, these bills shape what AI tools you can deploy and how.
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Bills Affecting Indiana Agribusiness
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Key Compliance Considerations
Autonomous equipment (self-driving tractors, harvesting robots, crop-spraying drones) used on Indiana farms faces proposed safety and liability requirements in pending autonomous systems legislation
Precision agriculture platforms collecting field, soil, and yield data from Indiana farms must comply with proposed consumer and business data privacy rules at both federal and state levels
AI-driven crop insurance underwriting and claims processing used by Indiana insurers and ag lenders faces proposed bias testing and explainability mandates
Indiana ag employers using AI for seasonal hiring, workforce scheduling, or employee monitoring must prepare for proposed employment AI disclosure and audit requirements
AI Bills Affecting Indiana Agribusiness
HR 9734
Rep. Herbert Conaway (D-NJ) introduced this bill to restrict how Medicare Advantage plans use AI to deny prior authorization requests. It would require human clinician review of AI-flagged denials and set new transparency and oversight rules for insurers using algorithms to approve or reject care.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 6529
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced HR 6529 to make AI data center operators pay for the energy grid upgrades their facilities require, instead of passing those costs to residential customers. The bill would prevent utility companies from charging families higher electricity rates to fund the massive power infrastructure needed by data centers running AI workloads.
Last action: Jun 24, 2026
S 4833
Senator Ed Markey's bill would ban employers from using AI and automated decision systems to make high-stakes employment decisions like hiring, firing, promotions, and discipline without meaningful human oversight. It targets the growing use of algorithmic tools that screen resumes, monitor workers, and rank employee performance. The bill sits in the Senate HELP Committee and would create new federal worker protections around workplace AI.
Last action: Jun 18, 2026
HB 3494
Illinois HB 3494, introduced by Rep. Mary Beth Canty and a large group of Democratic co-sponsors, creates a new Health Data Privacy Act regulating how companies collect, use, and share consumer health data. While the bill text is sparse in the summary provided, similar state laws (like Washington's My Health My Data Act) typically restrict AI-driven health data processing, require explicit consumer consent, and ban the sale of health information without authorization.
Last action: May 30, 2026
HB 4743
Illinois HB 4743, introduced by Rep. Yolonda Morris and a group of House Democrats, regulates labor practices at transportation network companies (think Uber and Lyft). While the bill focuses on driver pay and worker protections, it likely touches on algorithmic management systems that set fares, assign rides, and deactivate drivers, which would bring AI-driven gig platforms under new scrutiny in Illinois.
Last action: May 28, 2026
SB 3114
Illinois SB 3114, introduced by Sen. Dave Koehler with broad bipartisan support, would require health insurers to disclose when they use AI or algorithms to 'downcode' medical claims (paying providers less than what was billed by reassigning codes). Insurers would have to explain the downcoding decision, identify whether AI was involved, and give providers a way to appeal.
Last action: May 27, 2026
SB 3502
Illinois SB 3502 would make AI developers and deployers legally liable when their products cause harm, treating AI systems similarly to defective physical products. Companies could be sued for damages caused by their AI, with liability potentially extending across the development and deployment chain.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 3590
Illinois SB 3590, the AI Product Liability Act, would make AI developers and deployers legally liable when their AI systems cause harm to users or third parties. The bill creates a new cause of action under Illinois law, meaning companies could be sued directly for damages caused by their AI products. It's currently stalled in committee (re-referred to Assignments).
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 2273
Illinois SB 2273, the Health Data Privacy Act, would create new rules for how companies collect, use, and share consumer health data outside of HIPAA's reach. It targets wellness apps, fitness trackers, telehealth platforms, and any business processing health-related information about Illinois residents, including AI systems that infer health status from consumer data.
Last action: May 22, 2026
HB 3567
Illinois HB 3567, introduced by Rep. Murri Briel and a large coalition of House Democrats, would require that consequential decisions made with AI receive 'meaningful human review' rather than being fully automated. The bill targets situations where algorithms make or heavily influence decisions about people (think hiring, lending, housing, benefits) and mandates a real human stay in the loop.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
SB 3657
Illinois SB 3657 would amend the state's Consumer Fraud Act to regulate algorithmic and dynamic pricing, requiring businesses to disclose when prices are set or personalized using AI or consumer data. The bill targets 'surveillance pricing' practices where retailers and platforms use individual consumer information to set different prices for different shoppers.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
S 4214
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would ban the construction of new AI data centers for two years. The moratorium would apply nationwide while Congress studies the environmental impact of massive data centers that power AI systems like ChatGPT and other large language models.
Last action: Mar 25, 2026
S 3952
Senator Peters introduced a bill that would create new compliance requirements for companies using AI in high-stakes decisions like hiring, lending, healthcare, and criminal justice. Companies would need to conduct annual bias audits, implement human oversight systems, and publicly disclose when AI makes decisions affecting people's lives.
Last action: Mar 19, 2026
S 3982
Senator Harris introduced S 3982 to make companies criminally liable when their AI systems are used to commit fraud, even if the company didn't intend the fraud. The bill closes a legal loophole where businesses could claim their AI acted independently, forcing companies to take responsibility for fraudulent outcomes from their automated systems.
Last action: Mar 4, 2026
HB 1271
Indiana's HEA 1271, now Public Law 88, cracks down on AI-driven health insurance claims processing. Insurers can no longer use AI alone to downcode a claim without a human reviewing the patient's medical record, and providers can't submit claims through automated tools without human oversight. Insurers must also disclose when AI is used to deny a prior authorization request or downcode a claim.
Last action: Mar 4, 2026
HR 7696
Rep. Jackson Lee introduced HR 7696 to protect critical infrastructure from AI-powered cyberattacks. The bill would require companies operating power grids, water systems, and other essential services to implement specific AI security measures and conduct regular vulnerability assessments. It creates new federal oversight of AI systems used in critical infrastructure with mandatory reporting of AI-related security incidents.
Last action: Feb 26, 2026
SB4016
Illinois Senator Ram Villivalam's SB4016 imposes sweeping environmental, water, and energy regulations on hyperscale data centers, the massive facilities powering AI and cloud computing. Operators would face cumulative impact assessments, community benefits agreements, Water Impact Permits renewed every 5 years, quarterly water usage reporting, mandatory renewable energy procurement, and new fees based on peak power demand. The bill also bans nondisclosure agreements tied to data center siting and requires municipalities to adopt automated residential solar permitting platforms by July 1, 2027.
Last action: Feb 6, 2026
SB2995
Illinois Senator Rachel Ventura's SB2995 would require any business using AI to talk to Illinois consumers (think chatbots, AI voice agents, AI sales tools) to clearly disclose that it's AI, not a human. Businesses would also have to offer a free option to talk to a real human during business hours. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under Illinois law.
Last action: Jan 29, 2026
SB2906
Illinois Senator Ram Villivalam introduced SB2906, which would let rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft, etc.) unionize and collectively bargain with rideshare companies over pay, benefits, and deactivation policies. The bill creates a state-supervised sectoral bargaining system run by the Illinois Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor, with antitrust immunity for the resulting agreements.
Last action: Jan 27, 2026
HB 1421
Indiana House Bill 1421 would completely ban employers from using automated decision systems (like AI hiring software, resume screening tools, or performance evaluation algorithms) to make employment decisions. The bill has just been introduced and sent to the Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee for review.
Last action: Jan 8, 2026
HB1201
Indiana HB1201, introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Rowray and coauthors, would ban AI systems from impersonating or acting as a substitute for a licensed mental health professional. It also tackles insurance reforms like network adequacy audits, reimbursement parity for mental health providers, and limits on retroactive claim audits.
Last action: Jan 5, 2026
HR 6356
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduced legislation requiring companies to audit their AI systems for bias and discrimination before using them to make decisions about people. The bill would give individuals the right to know when AI makes decisions about them and to appeal those decisions to a human.
Last action: Dec 2, 2025
S 3308
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced a sweeping federal bill that would regulate how companies use AI in consequential decisions like hiring, lending, housing, healthcare, and education. It requires pre-deployment bias testing, independent audits, human review of AI decisions, and bans certain uses like emotion recognition in workplaces and schools.
Last action: Dec 2, 2025
HR 6361
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced this bill to prohibit Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare providers from using AI or algorithms as the sole basis to deny, reduce, or terminate coverage for beneficiaries. A human clinician would need to make the final call on coverage denials, not an automated system.
Last action: Dec 2, 2025
S 3108
Senator Robert Casey Jr. introduced the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act (S 3108), which would require companies to tell the government before using AI in ways that could affect jobs. Companies planning to deploy AI systems that might automate work or change employment would need to file advance notices with the Department of Labor, explaining how many workers could be affected and what support they'll provide.
Last action: Nov 5, 2025
HR 5511
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduced legislation requiring companies to conduct impact assessments before deploying AI systems that could affect consumers. The bill would give the FTC power to enforce these assessments and create a public registry of high-impact AI systems, marking the first major federal attempt to regulate commercial AI use across industries.
Last action: Sep 19, 2025
S 2367
Senator Durbin introduced S 2367, which would require companies using AI for important decisions (like hiring, lending, or healthcare) to explain how their AI works and prove it doesn't discriminate. Companies would need to conduct regular audits of their AI systems, tell people when AI makes decisions about them, and let people opt out of certain AI decisions.
Last action: Jul 21, 2025
S 2164
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025, which would require companies using AI and automated decision-making systems to conduct impact assessments and document how their algorithms work. The bill targets businesses using AI for critical decisions like hiring, lending, healthcare, and housing, forcing them to evaluate their systems for bias, discrimination, and privacy risks before deployment.
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
SB 1425
Illinois Senator Laura Fine's SB 1425 would regulate how health insurers use AI and automated decision systems for coverage decisions like prior authorizations, claims denials, and medical necessity determinations. Insurers would need to ensure a qualified human (not just an algorithm) makes final adverse decisions, and the Department of Insurance would gain audit authority over these AI tools.
Last action: Apr 11, 2025
SB 52
Illinois SB 52, the Privacy Rights Act, would create a comprehensive consumer data privacy framework similar to California's CCPA, giving Illinois residents rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal data. It also includes specific provisions on automated decision-making and profiling, meaning AI systems that make consequential decisions about consumers would face new transparency and opt-out requirements. The bill is currently stalled in Senate committee after an amendment.
Last action: Apr 11, 2025
SB2269
Illinois SB2269, introduced by Senator Celina Villanueva, is a sweeping natural gas decarbonization bill that would let gas utilities stop service where electric alternatives exist, force new-development customers to pay the full cost of gas line extensions, and impose escalating energy efficiency mandates on gas utilities starting in 2027. It also creates a statewide building heating emissions standard targeting full heat decarbonization by 2050. Note: despite the AI-analyst framing, this bill has essentially nothing to do with AI regulation.
Last action: Feb 7, 2025
S 232
Senator Amy Klobuchar's bill would ban companies from using pricing algorithms that share competitor data to coordinate prices, treating this as illegal collusion under antitrust law. It also forces companies using pricing algorithms to disclose that fact, gives the FTC audit authority, and would specifically target algorithmic rent-setting tools like RealPage that landlords use.
Last action: Jan 23, 2025
SB0124
Illinois Senator Javier Cervantes introduced the Motor Vehicle Insurance Fairness Act, which would ban auto insurers from using 16 rating factors (including credit scores, ZIP codes, gender, age, occupation, and education) when setting premiums. Insurers would also have to prove their algorithms and models do not disparately impact protected groups, get prior approval for rate changes, and pay a 0.05% premium fee to fund enforcement.
Last action: Jan 17, 2025
HB1252
Illinois Rep. Will Guzzardi's HB1252 (the Motor Vehicle Insurance Fairness Act) would ban auto insurers from using 16 factors like credit scores, ZIP codes, gender, age, occupation, education, and homeownership when setting rates or deciding whom to insure. Insurers would also need to prove their algorithms and models don't discriminate against protected groups, and every rate change would require state approval with public hearings.
Last action: Jan 10, 2025
HB 5918
Illinois Rep. Bob Morgan's HB 5918 would regulate how health insurers use AI and algorithms to make coverage decisions, likely requiring human oversight on claim denials and prior authorizations. The bill is currently in the Rules Committee and targets one of the most controversial uses of AI in healthcare: automated denial of patient claims.
Last action: Jan 4, 2025
HB 4093
Illinois Rep. Ann Williams and 18 co-sponsors introduced the Health Data Privacy Act to regulate how companies collect, use, and share consumer health data outside of HIPAA's reach (think period-tracking apps, wellness wearables, and mental health platforms). The bill would require explicit consumer consent before processing health data and give Illinois residents new rights to access and delete their information.
Last action: Apr 19, 2024
HB 4869
Illinois Representatives Hoan Huynh, Norma Hernandez, and Kevin Olickal introduced HB 4869 to amend the state's Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, requiring businesses to disclose when they use AI in consumer-facing interactions. The bill targets undisclosed AI use in customer service, marketing, and sales communications. It's currently stalled in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Apr 5, 2024
SB 150
Indiana's SB 150, now signed into law, requires companies using AI in high-stakes decisions (like hiring, lending, or healthcare) to conduct regular bias audits and provide clear explanations when AI affects people's lives. The law creates new compliance requirements for businesses using AI tools, with penalties for companies that don't properly test their systems or notify customers about AI use.
Last action: Mar 13, 2024
HB 3603
Illinois Rep. Ann Williams and 24 co-sponsors introduced the PROTECT Health Data Act (HB 3603) to tighten how companies collect, share, and sell consumer health data in Illinois. While the bill description is sparse, similar 'protect health data' frameworks in other states restrict tracking of reproductive health, mental health, and biometric data, and often limit AI/algorithmic processing of that data without consent.
Last action: Aug 17, 2023
SB 468
Indiana has updated its commercial code to address AI and other automated systems in business transactions. The bill, signed into law, creates new rules for when AI systems can form contracts and make business decisions, and clarifies liability when AI systems malfunction or make errors.
Last action: May 4, 2023
HB 1563
Indiana HB 1563 would regulate how businesses and government agencies can use facial recognition software. Representative sponsors are pushing this bill through the Roads and Transportation Committee (an unusual committee assignment that may signal focus on transportation-related uses). The bill would likely create new restrictions and requirements for any organization using facial recognition technology in Indiana.
Last action: Jan 19, 2023
SB 576
Indiana's SB 576 would ban employers from using AI systems that scan faces or voices during hiring unless they tell candidates first and get written consent. The bill, currently in committee, creates new rules for any company using AI-powered video interviews or voice analysis tools to screen job applicants.
Last action: Jan 14, 2019
HB 1540
Indiana HB 1540 creates new rules for healthcare professionals using AI to make medical decisions. The bill requires doctors, nurses, and other licensed healthcare providers to disclose when they use AI tools for diagnosis or treatment recommendations, and makes them legally responsible for any AI-generated medical advice they provide to patients.
Last action: Apr 26, 2017
HR 9729
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced this bill to require the Pentagon to keep humans in the loop when using autonomous weapons and AI-enabled military systems. It would amend Title 10 of the U.S. Code to mandate appropriate human command responsibility over lethal AI decisions made by the Armed Forces.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9715
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced this bill to explicitly allow the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration proceedings. It would greenlight AI tools acting as arbitrators or assisting in dispute resolution, a practice currently in legal gray area under federal arbitration law.
Last action: Jul 15, 2026
SB 343
Illinois SB 343, sponsored by Senator Napoleon Harris and colleagues, has passed both chambers and is heading to the Governor's desk. The bill amends Illinois civil law provisions related to technology, though the specific AI regulatory scope is not detailed in the available text. Business leaders in Illinois should track this closely given its advanced status.
Last action: Jun 30, 2026
HR 9477
Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced this bill to create a federal system for reporting serious AI incidents, meaning cases where AI systems cause harm, malfunction, or produce dangerous outputs. It would require AI developers and deployers to notify the government when their systems cause specified harms, similar to how airlines report safety incidents.
Last action: Jun 25, 2026
HR 9371
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) introduced a bill requiring companies to tell customers when they're using AI or algorithms to set personalized prices based on individual data. If a retailer charges you $50 for a product while charging your neighbor $40 based on browsing history or location, they'd have to disclose that practice upfront.
Last action: Jun 23, 2026
HR 9352
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) introduced this bill to require employers to disclose when AI is used in decisions that affect workers, including hiring, firing, promotions, and job restructuring. It aims to give workers and regulators clearer visibility into how AI is reshaping employment before layoffs or reassignments happen.
Last action: Jun 18, 2026
HR 9125
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) introduced the Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026, which would assign AI oversight to existing federal agencies based on the sector where AI is used (think FDA for medical AI, EEOC for hiring AI) rather than creating one new mega-regulator. The bill is sitting in the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees, so nothing is law yet, but it signals where federal AI rules are heading.
Last action: Jun 3, 2026
SB 3571
Illinois Senator Mike Simmons and colleagues want to update the state's WARN Act to require employers to disclose when AI or automation is the reason for mass layoffs. Companies conducting large-scale job cuts driven by AI would face new notification requirements beyond the existing 60-day advance notice rule.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 3261
Illinois Senator Mary Edly-Allen and 11 co-sponsors introduced SB 3261, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Act, which aims to create safety guardrails around AI systems developed or deployed in Illinois. The bill is currently stalled in committee (re-referred to Assignments), so the specific provisions have not yet advanced to active debate.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 3312
Illinois SB 3312, the AI Safety Measures Act, would establish state-level safety requirements for AI systems developed or deployed in Illinois. The bill is currently stalled in committee after being re-referred to Assignments, meaning it has not advanced and faces procedural hurdles before any vote.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 3816
Illinois SB 3816, introduced by Senators Celina Villanueva and Graciela Guzmán, regulates how automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems can be used in the state. The bill restricts data sharing and retention by law enforcement and private operators of camera networks that scan and store license plate data.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 3364
Illinois SB 3364 would prohibit the use of AI systems that violate civil or human rights, creating a new cause of action against companies deploying discriminatory AI. The bill is currently stalled in committee with a Senate Committee Amendment under Rule 3-9(a), meaning it's been re-referred to Assignments.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 3444
Illinois SB 3444, introduced by Senator Bill Cunningham, aims to regulate the safety of AI models developed or deployed in Illinois. The bill is currently stalled in committee (re-referred to Assignments), so specific requirements aren't finalized, but it signals Illinois intends to join California and Colorado in setting AI model safety standards.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB0415
Illinois SB0415, introduced by Senator Karina Villa and eight co-sponsors, bars public school districts from buying biometric systems (facial recognition, fingerprint scanners, voice recognition, iris scans) for use on students unless the district determines it serves a legitimate instructional purpose like identification or fraud prevention. By the 2027-2028 school year, any biometric tech already in use must be limited to those narrow purposes, and existing vendor contracts cannot be renewed if they conflict with the new rules.
Last action: May 21, 2026
HB 4705
Illinois House Bill 4705, introduced by Rep. Dan Didech and a group of Democratic co-sponsors, is an 'Artificial Intelligence Safety' bill currently in its earliest stage with limited public detail available. Based on the title and Illinois's recent AI legislative trends, it appears aimed at establishing safety standards for AI systems deployed in the state, though specific provisions have not yet been published.
Last action: May 8, 2026
HB 4735
Illinois HB 4735, the Transparency in Downcoding Act, targets the practice of 'downcoding' in healthcare billing, where insurers or their AI tools reduce the billing code submitted by a provider to a lower-paying one. The bill would force health insurers to disclose when and how they downcode claims, including any algorithms or AI systems used to make those decisions.
Last action: May 5, 2026
HR 8382
Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced a bill that would ban AI chatbots in children's products. The bill makes it illegal to manufacture or sell toys, apps, or other products for kids under 13 that include AI chat features, with fines up to $5,000 per violation.
Last action: Apr 21, 2026
HB 4980
Illinois Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and 20 co-sponsors introduced the Human Control of AI Act, which would require meaningful human oversight of AI systems used in consequential decisions. The bill is currently parked in the Rules Committee, meaning it has not advanced but signals where Illinois Democrats want to take AI regulation.
Last action: Apr 17, 2026
HB 5151
Illinois HB 5151 regulates how police and other entities use automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems, which are cameras that scan and log license plates. The bill would restrict how long ALPR data can be stored, who can access it, and what it can be used for. It's currently stuck in the Rules Committee, meaning it's not moving forward right now.
Last action: Apr 17, 2026
HB 4987
Illinois HB 4987 would restrict employers from using surveillance data and AI-driven algorithms to set or adjust individual worker wages. The bill targets 'algorithmic wage discrimination,' where companies use real-time data collected from workers (location, productivity metrics, behavior) to personalize pay rates. It's currently stalled in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
HB 4985
Illinois Rep. Nabeela Syed's HB 4985 would ban 'surveillance-based pricing,' the practice of using personal data (like browsing history, location, or demographics) to charge different customers different prices for the same product. The bill targets dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust prices based on individual consumer profiles rather than market conditions. It's currently stalled in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
HB 5231
This Illinois bill (HB 5231) targets Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), the camera systems that scan and log vehicle plates on roads, in parking lots, and on police cars. It would regulate how ALPR data gets collected, stored, shared, and used by law enforcement and private operators in Illinois. The bill is currently parked in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
HB 4988
Illinois HB 4988 amends the state's criminal fraud statutes to specifically address fraud committed using artificial intelligence tools like deepfakes, voice cloning, and AI-generated content. The bill is currently stalled in the Rules Committee, meaning it has not advanced to substantive debate.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
S 4069
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a bill requiring NIST to create standardized formats for biological data used in AI systems. The bill focuses on making bio-data (like genomic sequences, protein structures, and clinical trial results) consistent and interoperable across different AI platforms, which would help pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions share data more easily for drug discovery and medical AI development.
Last action: Mar 12, 2026
HR 7576
Representatives Beyer and Obernolte introduced HR 7576 to create AI workforce training programs through tax credits. Companies that train workers in AI skills would get tax breaks, and the bill establishes government programs to help workers whose jobs are displaced by AI automation.
Last action: Feb 13, 2026
HB 4799
Illinois HB 4799, the AI Safety Measures Act, is sitting in the Rules Committee with limited public detail available so far. Based on its title, it aims to establish baseline safety requirements for AI systems used or deployed in Illinois, though the specific obligations have not yet been made public.
Last action: Feb 6, 2026
SB 3680
This Illinois bill targets transportation network companies (think Uber, Lyft, and similar rideshare/delivery platforms) and likely regulates how they treat drivers, including any AI-driven decisions about pay, dispatching, or deactivation. It's currently sitting in the Assignments committee with no sponsors listed publicly yet.
Last action: Feb 5, 2026
HB1099
Indiana HB1099, sponsored by Rep. Matt Commons and others, restricts foreign adversary involvement in state contracts, university enrollment, and real estate. It lets state entities contract with 'prohibited persons' for tech products only if the contractor certifies neither they nor their subcontractors act as agents of a foreign adversary (think China, Russia, Iran, North Korea), and it bars certain foreign individuals and entities from buying Indiana real property.
Last action: Feb 3, 2026
HR 5388
Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) introduced this bill to establish federal uniformity over AI regulation, likely preempting the patchwork of state AI laws emerging in places like California, Colorado, and New York. If passed, it would centralize AI rules at the federal level and position the US to lead globally on AI standards.
Last action: Dec 19, 2025
S 3495
Senator Amy Klobuchar's bill targets AI-generated scams by directing the FTC to crack down on fraudsters who use AI tools like voice cloning, deepfakes, and chatbots to impersonate people or businesses. It would expand FTC enforcement authority and likely require platforms and AI vendors to help identify and prevent AI-enabled fraud schemes.
Last action: Dec 16, 2025
HR 6646
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced this bill to give app-based workers (think Uber drivers, DoorDash couriers, Instacart shoppers) stronger labor protections while they remain classified as independent contractors. It would establish portable benefits, anti-discrimination rules, and collective bargaining rights for gig workers, though the AI angle is minimal unless algorithmic management provisions are included in the final text.
Last action: Dec 11, 2025
HR 6371
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici's No Robot Bosses Act would restrict employers from relying solely on automated decision systems (like AI resume screeners, productivity trackers, and firing algorithms) to make employment decisions. It requires human oversight, disclosure to workers, and independent audits before these tools can be used in hiring, firing, promotion, or discipline.
Last action: Dec 3, 2025
S 3193
Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act, which targets how companies use algorithms and AI systems to make consequential decisions about consumers. The bill sits in the Senate Commerce Committee and would likely require businesses to assess and document the impact of their automated decision-making tools in areas like credit, housing, employment, and healthcare.
Last action: Nov 18, 2025
HR 5288
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) introduced the AI Sovereignty Act, a federal bill focused on protecting US leadership in artificial intelligence. Currently in early committee review across Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and Science committees, the bill likely addresses export controls, foreign investment restrictions, and national security safeguards around AI technology, though specific provisions are not yet public.
Last action: Sep 10, 2025
HR 5045
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced the HEALTH AI Act, which would establish federal oversight of artificial intelligence used in healthcare settings like clinical decision-making, diagnostics, and patient care. The bill is currently in the House Energy and Commerce Committee and aims to set safety, transparency, and validation standards for medical AI tools.
Last action: Aug 26, 2025
S 2081
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the RISE Act of 2025, which addresses liability for AI developers when their models are used by professionals like doctors, lawyers, and financial advisors. The bill would grant AI developers civil liability protection if they publicly disclose model specifications, training data characteristics, and known limitations, shifting responsibility to the licensed professionals who deploy these tools.
Last action: Jun 12, 2025
SB 2203
Illinois SB 2203 would regulate 'automated decision tools' used to make consequential decisions about people, things like hiring, lending, housing, healthcare, and education. Companies deploying these AI systems would need to conduct impact assessments, notify affected individuals, and avoid algorithmic discrimination. The bill is currently stuck in committee (re-referred to Assignments under Rule 3-9(a)), meaning it has stalled but is not dead.
Last action: Apr 11, 2025
SB 1792
Illinois SB 1792 amends the state's criminal fraud statutes to explicitly cover fraud committed using artificial intelligence, including deepfakes and AI-generated impersonations. It would let prosecutors charge AI-enabled scams (like voice cloning for wire fraud or synthetic identity fraud) under existing fraud laws with potentially enhanced penalties.
Last action: Apr 11, 2025
HB 3720
Illinois Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid introduced HB 3720 to require 'meaningful human review' when AI systems make consequential decisions about people. The bill targets automated decision-making in areas like employment, housing, credit, and government benefits, ensuring a real person (not just a rubber stamp) reviews AI outputs before they affect someone's life. It's currently stalled in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Mar 21, 2025
SB2473
Illinois SB2473, introduced by Sen. Bill Cunningham, overhauls how municipal and cooperative electric utilities plan, procure power, and price electricity. It mandates integrated resource plans every 3 years, requires at least one market-based time-of-use rate option for retail customers, sets renewable energy targets (25% by 2026 rising to 40% by 2030, 100% by 2045), and forces retirement of coal and gas generation by 2045. Despite being tagged as AI-related, this is fundamentally an energy and utility governance bill with no AI-specific provisions.
Last action: Feb 7, 2025
SB2364
Illinois SB2364, introduced by Sen. Jason Plummer, would ban state and local government agencies from buying or using drones made by manufacturers based in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria. It sets three security tiers for government drone use, requires drone flight mapping software providers to geofence 'sensitive locations' like military sites and power stations, and makes flying over those locations a Class A misdemeanor.
Last action: Feb 7, 2025
SB1929
Illinois Senator Mary Edly-Allen introduced SB1929, which would require makers of generative AI tools (like ChatGPT or image generators) to embed provenance data (digital markers showing content origin and edit history) into AI-generated content. Large online platforms with 1M+ monthly users would need to preserve and display this data, and camera/phone manufacturers would need to give users the option to embed provenance data in photos and videos.
Last action: Feb 6, 2025
HB 1620
Indiana Representative King introduced HB 1620, requiring healthcare providers to tell patients when they use AI in medical decisions. If a doctor, hospital, or insurance company uses AI to diagnose you, recommend treatment, or decide coverage, they must disclose this to patients in writing.
Last action: Jan 21, 2025
HR 238
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ-1) introduced the Healthy Technology Act of 2025, a very short bill that would let artificial intelligence and machine learning technology qualify as a 'practitioner' eligible to prescribe drugs, as long as it's authorized by state law and approved by the FDA. In practice, this would open the door for AI systems to legally prescribe medications in the United States for the first time.
Last action: Jan 7, 2025
HB 5848
Illinois HB 5848, introduced by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr and nine co-sponsors, would expand the state's school bullying definition to explicitly include AI-generated deepfakes (think fake nude images or fabricated videos of students). Schools would have to treat deepfake harassment as bullying under existing anti-bullying policies, triggering investigation and discipline procedures.
Last action: May 15, 2024
HB 3338
Illinois HB 3338 (SAFE PATIENT LIMITS) sets mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals and restricts how hospitals can use AI or algorithmic tools to determine staffing levels or override nurse clinical judgment. It targets workforce management software that healthcare systems increasingly rely on to schedule nurses and predict patient acuity.
Last action: Apr 24, 2024
HB 5649
Illinois Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid's HB 5649 directs the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to regulate the use of AI in delivering mental health services. The bill aims to set guardrails on how therapy chatbots, AI counseling tools, and similar products can be used with patients in Illinois. It's currently stuck in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Apr 5, 2024
HB 1238
Indiana HB 1238 would require law enforcement agencies to get approval from local government bodies before buying or using surveillance technology like facial recognition, license plate readers, or predictive policing AI. Representative [sponsor not listed] introduced this bill that would force police departments to publicly disclose what surveillance tech they use and how they use it, giving communities a chance to weigh in before deployment.
Last action: Jan 7, 2020
S 5055
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced this bill to create a National Workforce Transition Board that would fund training and education for workers displaced by AI and emerging tech. It's an advisory and grant-making body, not a regulatory one, so it doesn't impose new rules on how companies use AI.
Last action: Jul 21, 2026
S 5047
Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced this bill to have NIST create a working group that studies 'compound risks' when AI systems control physical things like robots, drones, or industrial equipment. The group would coordinate between government, industry, and researchers to identify risks and share best practices, but it does not impose any new rules on companies.
Last action: Jul 21, 2026
HR 9686
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced the FARM AI Act to push the USDA to develop and support AI tools specifically for American agriculture, covering things like crop monitoring, livestock management, and supply chain optimization. It's a pro-innovation bill focused on funding, research, and coordination rather than restricting AI use. Currently sitting in the House Agriculture Committee.
Last action: Jul 14, 2026
HR 9566
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced this bill to launch a pilot program at Arizona land border crossings where U.S. Customs and Border Protection would test an AI anomaly detection algorithm to spot unusual patterns in vehicles, cargo, or people entering the country. It's a government-focused pilot, not a private sector mandate.
Last action: Jul 7, 2026
HR 9333
Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced this bill to create a coordinated system for reporting security flaws and vulnerabilities in AI systems, similar to how cybersecurity bugs get reported today. It would direct NIST to establish standardized processes for researchers and companies to disclose AI vulnerabilities responsibly.
Last action: Jun 25, 2026
HR 4801
Rep. French Hill's bill directs federal financial regulators (SEC, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB) to create 'AI innovation labs' where banks, broker-dealers, and fintech companies can test AI tools with regulatory feedback before full deployment. It aims to give financial firms a sanctioned sandbox to experiment with AI for fraud detection, underwriting, trading, and customer service without fear of immediate enforcement action.
Last action: Jun 24, 2026
S 4916
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced this bill to create a federal task force studying how AI can help older Americans age safely at home and improve elder care. It's a research and recommendations effort, not a regulatory action, focused on things like AI-powered fall detection, medication management, and caregiver support tools.
Last action: Jun 24, 2026
HR 9326
Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) introduced this bill to boost U.S. influence in setting global technical standards for AI and other emerging technologies. It directs NIST and the State Department to encourage American participation in international standards-setting bodies, but creates no new rules for private companies.
Last action: Jun 15, 2026
HR 9285
Representative Michael Lawler's bill directs federal agencies to use AI to better track, predict, and respond to extreme heat emergencies. It focuses on improving government forecasting and public health response, not on regulating private-sector AI. The bill sits in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Last action: Jun 11, 2026
S 4742
Senator Mark Kelly's AI DATA Act directs federal action on artificial intelligence workforce data, likely tasking agencies (under the HELP Committee's jurisdiction) with collecting and analyzing data on how AI affects American jobs and skills. It is currently sitting in the Senate HELP Committee and does not impose direct compliance obligations on private companies at this stage.
Last action: Jun 10, 2026
S 4727
Senator Ed Markey's bill directs the EPA, in coordination with NIST, to study the environmental footprint of AI systems (think data center energy use, water consumption, and emissions) and create a voluntary reporting framework for AI developers and operators. It's a measurement and disclosure bill, not a restriction on how AI gets built or used.
Last action: Jun 9, 2026
HR 9183
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced this bill to study the environmental footprint of AI systems, including energy use, water consumption, and emissions from data centers. It directs the EPA and NIST to develop standards for measuring and reporting AI's environmental impacts, but does not yet impose mandatory compliance on private companies.
Last action: Jun 8, 2026
HR 635
Illinois House Resolution 635, introduced by Rep. Carol Ammons with co-sponsors Lilian Jiménez and Maurice West, expresses state support for a 4-day work week. As a resolution, it's a symbolic statement of legislative intent rather than a binding law, and it has no direct connection to AI regulation.
Last action: May 28, 2026
SB 2413
Illinois SB 2413 creates a state-run Family and Medical Leave Program, not an AI-specific bill. It establishes paid family and medical leave benefits for Illinois workers and has no direct AI regulation component. It currently sits in committee with no active sponsor movement.
Last action: May 22, 2026
S 4627
Senator Ted Budd's FARM AI Act of 2026 directs the USDA to study and support artificial intelligence adoption in American agriculture, covering uses like precision farming, crop monitoring, livestock management, and supply chain optimization. The bill is currently sitting in the Senate Agriculture Committee and focuses on research, coordination, and farmer access to AI tools rather than imposing new restrictions.
Last action: May 21, 2026
HB 5760
Illinois HB 5760 would create a state commission to study how AI is displacing workers and recommend transition programs. It's a research and advisory body, not a regulation, so no immediate compliance requirements for businesses.
Last action: May 5, 2026
S 4441
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the CREATE AI Act to formally establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), a shared federal computing and data infrastructure that gives academics, startups, and small developers access to the expensive tools needed to build AI. It's about democratizing AI research, not regulating private sector AI use.
Last action: Apr 29, 2026
S 4414
Senator Adam Schiff's LIFT AI Act would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to study AI literacy and workforce readiness across the U.S. economy. It does not create new rules for businesses; it sets up federal research and recommendations on closing the AI skills gap.
Last action: Apr 28, 2026
HR 6996
The Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act (HR 6996) aims to boost US exports of AI technologies by streamlining export controls and creating new government programs to help American AI companies sell internationally. While the full text isn't available yet, the title suggests it covers the entire AI technology chain from chips to software, likely reducing barriers that currently make it hard for US companies to export AI products.
Last action: Apr 22, 2026
HRES 1007
House Resolution 1007 is a non-binding resolution that expresses Congress's opinion on how AI should be used in banking, lending, and housing. It doesn't create any new laws or requirements; it just states that Congress thinks financial companies should use AI responsibly, avoid discrimination, and be transparent about their AI systems.
Last action: Mar 19, 2026
HB5482
Illinois HB5482, introduced by Rep. Barbara Hernandez, is a zero-emission vehicle bill that has nothing to do with AI regulation. It overhauls EV rebates, requires state vehicle contractors to submit Illinois Jobs Plans starting January 2027, mandates fast-charging port buildouts on tollways, and adjusts tax exemptions for heavy-duty electric and hydrogen vehicles.
Last action: Feb 6, 2026
SR0610
Illinois Senator Adriane Johnson introduced a non-binding resolution urging the Illinois State Board of Education to create statewide guidelines for ethical AI use in K-12 classrooms. It supports student data protections, algorithmic transparency, bias monitoring, AI literacy in curricula, and investment in educator training and broadband access. The resolution creates no new laws or penalties.
Last action: Feb 5, 2026
HR 7294
Rep. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the AI for Secure Networks Act to improve cybersecurity in critical infrastructure by using AI to detect and respond to threats. The bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to develop AI tools for protecting power grids, water systems, and other essential services from cyber attacks.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 5764
Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced a bill requiring the Small Business Administration to create free AI training programs for small businesses. The bill would establish a nationwide network of AI resource centers at universities and community colleges, plus require SBA to publish guides on how small businesses can actually use AI tools to compete with larger companies.
Last action: Jan 26, 2026
HR 7226
Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced this bill directing federal agencies to use AI to review the Code of Federal Regulations and identify outdated, duplicative, or unnecessary rules for repeal. It's aimed at government deregulation, not at regulating private-sector AI use.
Last action: Jan 22, 2026
HR 6875
Representatives McCaul and Krishnamoorthi introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act to monitor how foreign adversaries (specifically China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) use AI for military purposes. The bill requires the State Department to create annual reports tracking these countries' AI capabilities and recommend ways to counter them. This focuses on national security rather than regulating domestic businesses.
Last action: Jan 21, 2026
HR 6275
Representative James Moylan's bill directs the U.S. government to produce a report assessing China's artificial intelligence capabilities and how they compare to American AI development. It creates no new rules for businesses, it simply requires intelligence and policy agencies to study the competitive landscape. The bill passed committee unanimously (47-0) and is moving forward.
Last action: Jan 21, 2026
HR 7064
Rep. Pablo Jose Hernández (D-PR) introduced this bill to study how AI is being used in healthcare and identify ways it can improve efficiency across the U.S. health system. It doesn't impose new rules on companies; it directs a federal study and report on AI applications in medical settings.
Last action: Jan 14, 2026
S 3586
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a bill to create a voluntary AI certification program specifically for small businesses. The bill would establish an 'AI Center of Excellence' at the Small Business Administration that helps small companies adopt AI responsibly through training, resources, and a certification process that could give them advantages in federal contracting.
Last action: Jan 7, 2026
S 3557
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced this bill to explicitly protect states' rights to pass and enforce their own AI laws, blocking any federal preemption efforts. It's a direct response to Congressional proposals that would prevent states like California, Colorado, and New York from regulating AI independently. If passed, businesses would continue facing a patchwork of state AI rules rather than a single federal standard.
Last action: Dec 17, 2025
S 3339
Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the AI Workforce PREPARE Act to help American workers adapt to AI-driven changes in the labor market. The bill focuses on workforce training, education, and preparing employees for jobs affected by AI automation. It's currently sitting in the Senate HELP Committee with no compliance mandates for private businesses.
Last action: Dec 3, 2025
HR 6306
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced the AI Fraud Deterrence Act, which would increase criminal penalties for fraud, impersonation, and other crimes when AI is used to commit or amplify them. It targets bad actors using generative AI for scams, deepfake impersonation, and mass fraud schemes, rather than regulating legitimate business AI use.
Last action: Nov 25, 2025
HR 6077
Rep. Nanette Barragán's HEAL-AI Act (HR 6077) directs federal health agencies to study how AI is used in healthcare, focusing on patient safety, bias, privacy, and clinical decision-making. It's an information-gathering bill at this stage, not a regulatory mandate, and sits in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Last action: Nov 18, 2025
S 3063
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the LIFE with AI Act to study how artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including its impact on jobs, education, and healthcare. The bill appears focused on research and policy recommendations rather than immediate AI regulation, and it has been referred to the Senate HELP Committee.
Last action: Oct 28, 2025
HRES 694
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced a non-binding House resolution urging CMS to halt its WISeR pilot program, which uses AI to help make Medicare prior authorization decisions. It expresses the sense of the House but does not carry the force of law.
Last action: Sep 10, 2025
HR 5227
Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21) introduced this bill to expand AI infrastructure and access in rural areas, likely through federal support for low-cost AI computing resources in underserved regions. It's currently sitting in the House Science Committee with no compliance requirements attached, this is about funding and access, not regulation.
Last action: Sep 9, 2025
S 2528
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced this bill to make it easier for banks, investment firms, and insurers to experiment with AI tools. It would require federal financial regulators (like the SEC, FDIC, and CFPB) to create 'regulatory sandboxes' where financial firms can test AI applications with temporary waivers from certain rules.
Last action: Jul 29, 2025
S 2488
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced this bill to give gig workers (think Uber drivers, DoorDash couriers, Instacart shoppers) access to portable benefits without forcing companies to reclassify them as employees. It would let app-based platforms contribute to benefits like retirement, health insurance, and paid leave for independent contractors. The bill is currently sitting in the Senate HELP Committee with no hearing scheduled.
Last action: Jul 28, 2025
S 1110
Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced this bill to have federal agencies use AI to comb through the Code of Federal Regulations and flag outdated, duplicative, or overly burdensome rules for elimination. It's a government-facing efficiency effort, not a regulation on private AI use.
Last action: Mar 25, 2025
HB 3529
Illinois Rep. Janet Yang Rohr introduced HB 3529 to establish state-level AI principles, likely setting baseline expectations for how AI systems should be developed and used in Illinois. The bill is currently stalled in the Rules Committee, meaning it has not advanced to substantive debate or amendment.
Last action: Mar 21, 2025
S 501
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced this bill to require HHS to develop a strategy for preparing and responding to public health threats created or worsened by AI, such as AI-generated bioweapons, misinformation, or biosecurity risks. It directs federal health agencies to plan, not regulate private companies directly.
Last action: Feb 10, 2025
SB 107
Illinois SB 107 would authorize law enforcement and public safety agencies to deploy drones as first responders, expanding the situations in which police and emergency services can use unmanned aircraft without a warrant. The bill modifies existing drone restrictions under the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act to allow proactive drone dispatch to 911 calls and emergency scenes.
Last action: May 19, 2023
SB 754
Illinois SB 754, introduced by Senators Julie Morrison and Bob Morgan, is a regulatory technology bill currently sitting in the Rules Committee. With no detailed description published and the bill re-referred to Rules (often a parking spot for stalled legislation), the specific AI provisions remain unclear, but the 'REGULATION-TECH' shorthand signals it targets how technology is regulated in the state.
Last action: Apr 28, 2023
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What AI laws affect Indiana farms and agribusinesses?
Indiana agricultural operations are impacted by AI bills covering autonomous systems (drones, self-driving equipment), employment AI (seasonal hiring, workforce management), data privacy (precision ag data collection), biological data standards (crop science, animal health AI), insurance regulation (AI-driven crop insurance), and critical infrastructure (water systems, power grid). AI Law Tracker monitors all active bills and flags those relevant to agribusiness.
Do Indiana AI laws apply to precision agriculture and farm drones?
Yes. Pending federal and state legislation on autonomous systems, surveillance technology, and data collection directly affects precision ag tools. Drone monitoring, autonomous tractors, AI-driven irrigation, and yield prediction platforms all fall under proposed regulations. Bills addressing data privacy also apply to the field-level data these systems collect from Indiana farms.
How should Indiana agribusinesses prepare for AI regulation?
Start by inventorying every AI system in your operation: precision planting, autonomous equipment, drone monitoring, supply chain optimization, hiring tools, and insurance analytics. Document what data each system collects and how decisions are made. Ensure human oversight on high-stakes decisions like chemical application and hiring. These steps align with common requirements across pending legislation and position you ahead of compliance deadlines.
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