Mark Walker
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.
Last action: Jul 6, 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
SB 316
BUSINESS-TECH
Last action: Jun 15, 2026
HB 5095
ID CARD-GENDER DESIGNATION
Last action: Jun 8, 2026
SB 317
BUSINESS-TECH
Last action: May 31, 2026
SB 416
Illinois SB 416, introduced by Senator Rob Martwick and a bipartisan group of cosponsors, addresses AI use in education technology. The bill is currently stuck in the Rules Committee, meaning it has not advanced to substantive debate, but it signals Illinois lawmakers' interest in regulating AI tools used in K-12 and higher education settings.
Last action: May 31, 2026
SB 3170
VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2026
Last action: May 26, 2026
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.
Last action: May 22, 2026
SB 2983
VOTING RIGHTS-RELEASE CORR INS
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 1750
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
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 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).
Last action: May 22, 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
HB 1836
EAVESDROP-STATEWIDE GRAND JURY
Last action: Jan 16, 2026
SB 1733
VOTING RIGHTS-RELEASE CORR INS
Last action: May 8, 2025
SB 1705
USE/OCC TX-MILITARY
Last action: Jul 28, 2023
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