Mary Edly-Allen

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

Medium Risk

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.

HR TechHealthcare AIFinancial Services

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

IllinoisIntroduced

Low Risk

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.

Hospitals and Health SystemsHealthcare AI and Workforce Management SoftwareHealthcare Staffing Agencies

Last action: Mar 12, 2026

IllinoisIn Committee

Medium Risk