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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Preventing Algorithmic Discrimination Act. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, a deployer of an automated decision tool shall perform an impact assessment for any automated decision tool the deployer uses or designs, codes, or produces that includes specified information. Provides that a deployer shall, at or before the time an automated decision tool is used to make a consequential decision, notify any natural person who is the subject of the consequential decision that an automated decision tool is being used to make, or be a controlling factor in making, the consequential decision and provide specified information. Provides that a deployer shall establish, document, implement, and maintain a governance program that contains reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to map, measure, manage, and govern the reasonably foreseeable risks of algorithmic discrimination associated with the use or intended use of an automated decision tool. Provides that, within 60 days after completing an impact assessment required by the Act, a deployer shall provide the impact assessment to the Attorney General. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Preventing Algorithmic Discrimination Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for the use of automated decision tools (ADTs) that employ artificial intelligence to make significant decisions affecting individuals' lives. By January 1, 2027, companies (called "deployers") must conduct annual impact assessments for each ADT, detailing its purpose, potential adverse impacts, and safeguards against discriminatory outcomes. Deployers must notify individuals when an ADT is used to make consequential decisions in areas like employment, education, housing, healthcare, and criminal justice, and provide them with information about the tool's purpose and functioning. The bill requires organizations to establish governance programs with administrative and technical safeguards to manage algorithmic discrimination risks, and to designate an employee responsible for ensuring compliance. Starting January 1, 2028, individuals can file civil lawsuits if an ADT causes them actual harm through discriminatory results, with potential remedies including compensatory damages and attorney's fees. Deployers must also submit their impact assessments to the Attorney General within 60 days of completion and can face administrative fines for non-compliance. The law applies primarily to organizations with 25 or more employees or those impacting more than 999 people annually, and defines algorithmic discrimination as unjustified differential treatment based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, and disability.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2203&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2203.htm |
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