AI GovernanceIllinois AI Law 2026: Employer Rules and the New AI Safety Act
Illinois has no single AI law, but as of October 20, 2026 two statutes matter to most businesses, and they run on different clocks. HB 3773 has made discriminatory or undisclosed AI use in employment a civil rights violation since January 1, 2026, even though the Illinois Department of Human Rights withdrew its draft notice rules in June.
By Daniel de Almeida Afonso










