AI hiring laws affecting Indiana employers
Indiana employers using AI in hiring face some of the most active legislation in the country. Bills at the federal level and in the Indiana General Assembly target resume screening algorithms, automated interview analysis, employee monitoring, performance evaluation AI, and workforce analytics. If your Indiana business uses AI anywhere in the hiring pipeline or employee management, these bills apply to you, and multi-state hiring triggers laws from Illinois, Colorado, and New York as well.
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Key Compliance Considerations
Indiana employers using automated employment decision tools may need bias audits before deployment under pending federal and state bills
Candidates in Indiana must be notified when AI is used in hiring decisions under several proposed bills at both levels
AI-driven performance monitoring used by Indiana businesses faces new transparency requirements in pending legislation
Resume screening algorithms used by Indiana companies must demonstrate they do not discriminate, with multi-state implications for companies hiring across borders
AI Bills Affecting Indiana HR & Hiring
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 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
HB 5521
Illinois House Bill 5521, the Biometric Surveillance Act, would regulate how organizations use facial recognition and other biometric identification technologies in public and private spaces. Given Illinois already has the nation's strictest biometric privacy law (BIPA), this bill likely adds new restrictions on surveillance-specific uses like real-time face scanning, retail loss prevention cameras, and workplace monitoring.
Last action: Apr 9, 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
HR 8094
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced legislation requiring companies that develop or deploy large AI models (like GPT-4 or Claude) to publicly disclose detailed information about their AI systems. Companies would need to report training data sources, model capabilities, safety testing results, and energy consumption to a new federal registry within 90 days of deployment.
Last action: Mar 26, 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
HR 7786
Representative Yvette Clarke introduced HR 7786 to make companies liable when their AI tools are used for fraud. If someone uses AI to create deepfakes, forge documents, or run scams, both the fraudster AND the AI company could face penalties unless the company took reasonable steps to prevent misuse.
Last action: Mar 4, 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
SB3601
Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman's SB3601 would require any professional licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (think real estate agents, accountants, cosmetologists, contractors) to tell paying clients when they're interacting with AI instead of a human, both verbally and in writing. It also amends Illinois consumer fraud law so that any business using AI in commerce must disclose that fact if a consumer asks. Violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500 each, starting January 1, 2027.
Last action: Feb 5, 2026
HB5044
Illinois Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz introduced a bill that would treat chatbots as 'products' under strict liability law, meaning any company that creates or distributes a chatbot could be sued for user injuries even if they took every reasonable precaution. Users could sue for damages, injunctions, and attorney's fees in state or federal court, with no requirement that they had a direct relationship with the chatbot provider.
Last action: Feb 4, 2026
SB3180
Illinois Senator Rachel Ventura's SB3180 would require any company deploying AI to Illinois residents to get explicit written consent before training AI on user data and keeping that training data indefinitely. Starting January 2027, violators face lawsuits from users ($1,000 to $5,000 per violation plus attorney fees) and enforcement by the Illinois Attorney General under the state's consumer fraud law.
Last action: Feb 2, 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
SB2875
Illinois SB2875, introduced by Sen. Laura Murphy, creates a comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Act similar to laws in California and Virginia. It gives Illinois residents rights to access, correct, delete, and port their personal data, opt out of targeted advertising and data sales, and challenge AI-driven profiling decisions that affect things like loans, jobs, housing, and healthcare.
Last action: Jan 16, 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
S 2938
Senator Cantwell introduced the Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act, which would require companies developing AI systems to conduct safety evaluations before release and report critical failures to the government. The bill creates a new federal office to oversee AI safety and gives regulators power to investigate AI incidents, similar to how the NTSB investigates plane crashes.
Last action: Sep 29, 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
HR 4695
Representative Ted Lieu introduced HR 4695 to restrict how companies and government agencies use facial recognition technology. The bill would require businesses to get explicit consent before scanning faces, ban certain uses like emotion detection in hiring, and give people the right to opt out of facial recognition systems.
Last action: Jul 23, 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
SB 968
Illinois SB 968 (EMPLOYMENT-TECH) targets employers using AI and automated decision tools in hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. The bill would require bias audits, candidate notifications, and disclosure when AI plays a role in employment decisions. It builds on Illinois's existing AI Video Interview Act and expands worker protections around algorithmic management.
Last action: Jul 2, 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 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
HB3021
Illinois HB3021, introduced by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, would make it illegal under the state's Consumer Fraud Act to use chatbots, AI agents, or voice AI in customer interactions without clearly telling consumers they are talking to a machine, not a human. If passed, it takes effect January 1, 2026.
Last action: Feb 6, 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
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
SB 5
Indiana's SB 5 creates comprehensive consumer data privacy rules similar to California's CCPA and Europe's GDPR. The law gives Indiana residents rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal data, while requiring businesses that collect data from Indiana residents to implement specific privacy practices and safeguards.
Last action: May 1, 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 358
Senator Freeman's SB 358 requires businesses to get explicit consent before using AI to analyze consumer data in Indiana. Companies would need to tell customers exactly how AI processes their information, let them opt out, and delete data on request. This brings GDPR-style data rights specifically to AI systems.
Last action: Feb 17, 2022
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
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
HR 8893
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to require NIST to develop standards for identifying AI-generated content and detecting deepfakes, particularly synthetic audio, video, and images that could deceive consumers. It directs federal agencies to create guidelines for watermarking and content provenance, pushing platforms and AI developers toward clearer disclosure of synthetic media.
Last action: Jul 7, 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
S 4825
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced this bill to slap a new federal excise tax on 'systemically important AI activity,' which is his way of taxing the biggest AI players (think frontier model developers like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic). It uses the tax code rather than direct regulation to discourage large-scale AI deployment and likely fund worker or social programs.
Last action: Jun 18, 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 2909
Illinois SB 2909, led by Senator Christopher Belt, would prohibit school districts from using artificial intelligence as the sole basis for evaluating teacher performance. AI can still assist in evaluations, but a qualified human evaluator must make the final call. The bill has passed both chambers and is headed to the governor.
Last action: May 27, 2026
SB 3890
Illinois SB 3890 would overhaul the state's consumer data privacy framework, creating new rules for how companies collect, use, and share personal data, including data fed into AI systems. The bill is currently stalled in committee (re-referred to Assignments under Rule 3-9(a)), meaning it has not advanced to a floor vote.
Last action: May 22, 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 3220
Illinois SB 3220 would expand the state's consumer data privacy framework, adding new rules around how businesses collect, use, and share personal data, including data processed by AI systems. It's currently stuck in committee after being re-referred to Assignments, so it hasn't advanced to active debate.
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
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 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 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 3041
Illinois Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid introduced HB 3041, a comprehensive data privacy bill that would regulate how companies collect, use, and share consumer data, including data used to train and operate AI systems. The bill has stalled in the Rules Committee, but if revived, it would create new consumer rights (access, deletion, opt-out) and impose obligations on businesses handling Illinois residents' data.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
HB 4804
Illinois HB 4804 sets rules for how registered nurses can use AI tools in patient care. The bill ensures AI assists but does not replace nursing judgment, requiring human oversight when AI is used for clinical decisions. It is currently stalled in the Rules Committee.
Last action: Mar 27, 2026
HR 8031
Representative Boebert introduced HR 8031 to repeal Biden's Executive Order on AI that established federal AI safety standards and oversight requirements. The bill would eliminate current federal AI governance frameworks, removing requirements for federal agencies to assess AI risks and for companies to report on their AI development activities.
Last action: Mar 20, 2026
S 4113
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the AI Guardrails Act to force federal agencies to set safety rules for AI systems before they can deploy them. The bill requires agencies to identify risks, establish testing procedures, and create ways to shut down AI systems that go wrong, with the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies mostly exempt.
Last action: Mar 17, 2026
S 4098
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Artificial Intelligence-Ready Data Act to create federal guidelines for how businesses prepare and manage data used in AI systems. The bill would establish new requirements for data quality, documentation, and transparency when companies use data to train or operate AI tools, affecting any business that develops or deploys AI systems.
Last action: Mar 16, 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 5106
Illinois Rep. Maurice West introduced HB 5106 to add deepfake-based harassment to the state's criminal harassment statutes. The bill targets people who create or share AI-generated fake images, audio, or video to harass or intimidate others, making it a prosecutable offense.
Last action: Feb 10, 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
S 3680
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced this bill to require federal agencies that use AI systems to test them for bias, appoint civil rights officers to oversee AI use, and be transparent about how algorithms make decisions affecting the public. It targets government use of AI, not private companies directly, but sets standards that could ripple into federal contracting requirements.
Last action: Jan 15, 2026
HR 7110
Rep. Summer Lee's bill would require federal agencies to root out bias in any AI systems they use or fund, mandating civil rights reviews, bias testing, and public transparency. It targets algorithms used in federal decisions like benefits, housing, law enforcement, and hiring, and would create new oversight requirements before agencies can deploy AI.
Last action: Jan 15, 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
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
HR 6266
Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3) introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act, which sits in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Based on its title and referral, the bill aims to impose transparency and accountability requirements on companies deploying algorithmic and AI systems, likely targeting automated decision-making that affects consumers.
Last action: Nov 21, 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
S 2937
Senator Thom Tillis introduced the AI LEAD Act to regulate how federal agencies use AI systems. The bill requires agencies to tell Congress before buying or using AI, sets up testing requirements to catch problems before deployment, and creates new oversight rules with real penalties if agencies mess up their AI implementations.
Last action: Sep 29, 2025
HR 4873
Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced HR 4873 to turn Biden's Executive Order 14319 into permanent law, which requires federal agencies to avoid using AI systems that show bias based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics. The bill would make it illegal for any federal agency to use AI tools that discriminate in hiring, benefits distribution, or service delivery.
Last action: Aug 5, 2025
HR 4640
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) introduced this bill to ban companies from using AI algorithms to set prices or wages in ways that could amount to collusion or exploitation. It would treat algorithmic price-setting and wage-setting that uses competitor data as a form of illegal coordination, even without a traditional agreement between companies.
Last action: Jul 23, 2025
S 1792
Senator Chuck Grassley's bill would protect employees at AI companies who report safety risks, legal violations, or dangerous practices to the government or their employers. It bars AI developers from using non-disclosure agreements or retaliation to silence workers who raise concerns about AI systems.
Last action: May 15, 2025
HR 3460
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced this federal bill to protect employees at AI companies who report safety concerns or violations to the government. It would shield workers from retaliation (firing, demotion, harassment) when they blow the whistle on AI-related risks, similar to existing protections in finance and healthcare.
Last action: May 15, 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 1554
Illinois SB 1554, sponsored by Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, amends the state's Criminal Code to address artificial intelligence. The bill is currently stalled in committee (re-referred to Assignments under Rule 3-9(a)), meaning it has not advanced and specific provisions are not publicly detailed.
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
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 3385
Illinois Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid introduced HB 3385, a broad data privacy and protection bill currently stalled in the Rules Committee. While the full text details aren't available, the bill appears to establish consumer data privacy rights similar to laws in California and other states, which would directly affect how businesses collect, store, and use personal data including data fed into AI systems.
Last action: Apr 5, 2024
SB 2847
Illinois SB 2847, introduced by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, would amend the state criminal code to address artificial intelligence, likely targeting harmful AI uses such as deepfakes or AI-assisted crimes. The bill is currently stalled in committee after being re-referred to Assignments, meaning it has not advanced to active consideration.
Last action: Mar 15, 2024
SB 2795
Illinois SB 2795, introduced by Senator Mike Halpin, sets mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals. While titled the Safe Patient Limits Act, it touches AI only tangentially by restricting hospitals from using AI or algorithmic staffing tools to override the mandated minimum ratios. The bill is currently stalled in committee assignments.
Last action: Mar 15, 2024
SB 2314
Illinois Senate Bill 2314, the Safe Patient Limits Act, sets mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals across the state. While not primarily an AI bill, it restricts hospitals from using AI or algorithmic staffing tools to override these minimum staffing requirements. Sen. Celina Villanueva leads a group of eight Democratic co-sponsors.
Last action: Mar 7, 2024
SB 3248
Illinois SB 3248, introduced by Senator Dave Syverson, would expand state protections against unauthorized use of a person's voice and likeness, targeting AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones. The bill aims to give individuals stronger legal recourse when their identity is replicated by AI without consent.
Last action: Feb 6, 2024
HB 1554
HB 1554, introduced in Indiana, aims to protect consumer data privacy. The bill would likely create new requirements for businesses that collect and use personal data, similar to laws in other states like California and Virginia. Without the full bill text, specific requirements and scope remain unclear.
Last action: Jan 19, 2023
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
HR 5584
Rep. Thomas Kean's LIFT AI Act directs federal agencies (likely NIST and related bodies) to study and support AI workforce development and adoption, focusing on training and capacity-building rather than restricting AI use. It's currently sitting in the House Science Committee with no compliance mandates for private businesses.
Last action: Jun 25, 2026
HR 9334
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced this bill to expand the federal AI workforce by funding fellowships, scholarships, and training programs at agencies like NIST. It does not regulate private sector AI; instead, it builds the government's bench of AI experts to support trustworthy AI standards.
Last action: Jun 25, 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
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
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 4476
Senator Mark Warner's bill creates a voluntary framework for AI developers and companies using AI to share data about how AI is affecting their workforce (think hiring, firing, task automation, and skill shifts). The Secretary of Labor would then compile and report this data to Congress and the public. Nothing here is mandatory, it's an opt-in disclosure program.
Last action: Apr 30, 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 8516
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced this bill to position the U.S. as the global leader in AI development through federal investment in research, workforce training, and public-private partnerships. It's primarily a strategic and funding bill, not a regulatory crackdown, focused on boosting American AI competitiveness rather than restricting how companies use AI.
Last action: Apr 27, 2026
HB 3483
Illinois HB 3483 establishes a state Family & Medical Leave Program, not an AI-focused bill. It creates paid leave benefits for Illinois workers and has no direct AI regulatory provisions based on available information.
Last action: Apr 7, 2026
S 4216
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a bill to repeal President Biden's Executive Order on AI, which currently requires federal agencies to develop AI safety standards and companies to share AI safety test results with the government. This would eliminate federal AI oversight requirements that the Executive Order put in place.
Last action: Mar 26, 2026
SB 2022
Illinois Senate Bill 2022, the Safe Patient Limits Act, sets mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals across the state. Introduced by Sen. Celina Villanueva with co-sponsors including Sen. Mattie Hunter, it focuses on hospital staffing rules rather than AI regulation, though it could indirectly affect how hospitals use AI-driven staffing and scheduling tools.
Last action: Mar 12, 2026
HR 3679
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) introduced this bill to help small businesses adopt AI tools through education, training, and resources via the Small Business Administration. It directs the SBA to create programs that teach small business owners how to use AI responsibly and competitively, rather than imposing new restrictions or compliance burdens.
Last action: Feb 24, 2026
S 3888
Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced this bill to direct the Small Business Administration to create AI training programs for small business owners and employees. It focuses on education and workforce readiness, not regulation, helping small businesses learn how to adopt and use AI tools effectively.
Last action: Feb 12, 2026
HR 7158
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to expand participation in AI research and development by directing federal funding toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions. It aims to diversify the AI workforce and research pipeline rather than regulate how companies use AI. Currently sitting in the House Science Committee.
Last action: Jan 20, 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
HR 6573
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) introduced this bill to help the federal government recruit and retain AI talent by creating new hiring pathways and training programs for AI specialists in federal agencies. It focuses on building government AI expertise rather than regulating private sector AI use.
Last action: Dec 10, 2025
S 3410
Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced this bill to create specialized tech and AI talent teams inside federal agencies to modernize how the government hires technical workers. It's an internal government hiring reform, not a regulation on private businesses. The bill is currently sitting in the Senate Homeland Security committee.
Last action: Dec 10, 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 6159
Rep. Luz Rivas (D-CA) introduced the AI for ALL Act, which directs federal agencies to study and promote broader access to AI education, workforce training, and research opportunities across underserved communities. It's an early-stage bill focused on expanding the AI talent pipeline rather than regulating how companies use AI.
Last action: Nov 19, 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
S 2615
Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced the VET Artificial Intelligence Act to create a federal framework for third-party auditing and verification of AI systems. It would direct NIST to develop voluntary specifications and guidelines that independent evaluators use to assess whether AI systems comply with existing laws and industry standards.
Last action: Jul 31, 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
HR 3775
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced this bill to extend an existing federal requirement that federal supervisors and managers receive training on artificial intelligence. It focuses on government workforce readiness, not private sector regulation, and currently sits in the House Oversight Committee.
Last action: Jun 5, 2025
HR 3210
Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) introduced this bill to boost AI literacy and inclusion across the US workforce, likely through education programs, grants, and training initiatives targeting underrepresented communities. It's currently sitting in multiple House committees, including Science, Education, and Small Business, and focuses on building AI skills rather than regulating AI use.
Last action: May 6, 2025
HB 2503
Illinois HB 2503, introduced by Rep. Laura Faver Dias along with Reps. Camille Lilly and Will Guzzardi, would add artificial intelligence to the Illinois school code curriculum requirements. The bill targets K-12 education, not businesses directly, but signals the state's growing focus on AI literacy and workforce preparation.
Last action: Apr 23, 2025
S 1290
Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced a bill requiring the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a standardized framework for AI workforce roles and skills. The bill would establish official job titles, required competencies, and career pathways for AI professionals across government and industry, similar to existing frameworks for cybersecurity roles.
Last action: Apr 3, 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
HR 1694
Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-9) introduced the AI Accountability Act, which directs federal agencies to study how AI is being used and its risks. The bill sits in the House Energy and Commerce Committee and, based on available information, appears to focus on federal reporting rather than imposing direct rules on private companies.
Last action: Feb 27, 2025
SB 1252
Illinois SB 1252 appears to be a standard identification documentation bill currently sitting in committee. Without published bill text or sponsor details available, the specific AI implications are unclear, but ID documentation laws can intersect with AI through biometric verification, facial recognition, and digital identity systems.
Last action: Jan 24, 2025
HB 4705
Illinois Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid introduced HB 4705, which would require state agencies using artificial intelligence to produce reports on how they deploy these systems. The bill is currently parked in the Rules Committee with no immediate compliance impact on private businesses.
Last action: Apr 5, 2024
SB 2397
Illinois SB 2397, titled STANDARD ID-DOCUMENTATION, is currently in introduced status with limited public details available. Based on available information, this appears to be a state-level measure focused on identification documentation standards, with Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford recently added as Chief Co-Sponsor. Until bill text becomes public, AI-specific impacts remain unclear.
Last action: May 11, 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 hiring laws apply to Indiana employers?
Indiana employers are affected by multiple AI hiring bills at both the federal and state level. The Illinois AI Video Interview Act already applies to any company interviewing Illinois candidates. Colorado's AI Act (enforcement 2026) covers automated employment decisions. Federal bills propose nationwide bias audit requirements for AI hiring tools. Even if your business is based in Indiana, hiring across state lines triggers these laws.
Do I need a bias audit for my AI recruiting tools?
If you use AI for resume screening, candidate ranking, automated interviews, or hiring decisions, multiple pending bills would require independent bias audits. New York City's Local Law 144 (already in effect) requires annual audits for automated employment decision tools used on NYC candidates. Similar requirements are proposed at the federal level. Proactively auditing now reduces risk regardless of which bills pass.
What should Indiana companies do about AI in hiring?
First, inventory every AI tool in your hiring pipeline, from job posting optimization to resume screening to interview scheduling. Second, ensure candidates are notified when AI is used. Third, maintain human oversight on final hiring decisions. Fourth, document your process so you can demonstrate compliance when legislation takes effect. These steps align with the common requirements across all pending AI hiring bills.
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