Bill > SB2259

This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to establish regulations for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare settings. The bill provides comprehensive definitions for key terms such as "artificial intelligence," "generative artificial intelligence," "health facility," "clinic," and "patient clinical information." Specifically, the bill requires health facilities, clinics, physician's offices, and group practice offices that use generative AI to generate written or verbal patient communications about clinical information to include a clear disclaimer indicating that the communication was generated by AI. The legislation aims to ensure transparency and patient awareness when AI is used to create medical communications. For written communications, the disclaimer must be prominently displayed, though the full details of placement are not complete in the provided text. The bill also distinguishes between AI-generated communications that are and are not subject to these requirements, with communications that are reviewed by a licensed healthcare provider potentially being exempt. Violations of these provisions could result in penalties imposed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or the Illinois State Medical Board, depending on the type of entity involved.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2259&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104