Karina Villa

Democratic / Indiana Senate / IL

AI Bills Sponsored

SB 315

Illinois just enacted SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, sponsored by Senators Mary Edly-Allen and Sue Rezin. It requires the largest AI developers (companies with over $500M in revenue training massive 'frontier' models above 10^26 compute operations) to publish safety frameworks, report critical incidents within 72 hours, and undergo annual third-party audits. Penalties reach $1M per first violation and $3M for repeat violations, enforced solely by the Illinois Attorney General.

Foundation Model DevelopersCloud ComputingEnterprise AI Software

Last action: Jul 6, 2026

IllinoisIntroduced

Medium Risk

HB 5095

ID CARD-GENDER DESIGNATION

Last action: Jun 8, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

SB 3735

Illinois SB 3735, introduced by Senator Rob Martwick and colleagues, would regulate how schools and education technology vendors collect and use student biometric information (think fingerprints, facial scans, voice prints) and related AI tools. It establishes student data rights around biometric collection in K-12 and potentially higher education settings. The bill is currently stalled in committee after being re-referred to Assignments.

EdTechK-12 Education ServicesHigher Education Technology

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

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.

ManufacturingLogistics and WarehousingCall Centers and BPO

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

High Risk

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.

Healthcare AIFinancial ServicesHR Tech

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

SB 2983

VOTING RIGHTS-RELEASE CORR INS

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

SB 3263

Illinois SB 3263, introduced by Senator Mary Edly-Allen and seven co-sponsors, would require AI-generated content to carry embedded provenance data so people can tell what was made or modified by AI. The bill is currently parked in committee (re-referred to Assignments), meaning it has not advanced yet but signals Illinois lawmakers want mandatory AI content labeling.

Generative AI / Foundation ModelsAdvertising and MarketingMedia and Publishing

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

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.

HR TechHealthcare AIFinancial Services

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

SB 1750

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk

SB 3262

Illinois SB 3262, the Companion AI Protection Act, would regulate AI chatbots designed to simulate emotional or social relationships with users (think Replika, Character.AI, and similar companion apps). The bill likely imposes safeguards around minors, mental health interactions, and disclosure that users are talking to AI rather than a human. It is currently stalled in committee under Rule 3-9(a).

Consumer AI / ChatbotsEdTechDigital Mental Health & Wellness

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisIntroduced

Medium Risk