Bill > HB3021

This bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to address potential deception involving artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in commercial interactions. Specifically, the bill makes it an unlawful practice for businesses to engage in a commercial transaction where a consumer is communicating with an AI system (such as a chatbot, AI agent, or avatar) through text or voice conversation, and the communication could mislead a reasonable consumer into believing they are talking to a human representative, without providing a clear and conspicuous notification that the interaction is with an AI system. The law applies even if no actual consumer harm occurs, meaning the mere potential for deception is sufficient to trigger legal consequences. This provision aims to protect consumers from being unknowingly misled by AI technologies that may simulate human interaction, ensuring transparency in digital communications. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving businesses time to adjust their practices to comply with the new disclosure requirements.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3021&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104