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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that "artificial intelligence" has the meaning given to that term in the Illinois Human Rights Act. Prohibits a person licensed under the Act from allowing artificial intelligence to prescribe medication if the person licensed under the Act does not maintain full control and responsibility for the prescription. Establishes penalty provisions for violations of provisions concerning the use of artificial intelligence to prescribe medication. Grants the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation investigatory authority for those violations and rulemaking authority regarding the authorized use of artificial intelligence to prescribe medication. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prescribing medication, defining "artificial intelligence" as it is defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act. It prohibits any licensed medical professional from allowing AI to prescribe medication if they do not maintain complete control and responsibility for that prescription. Violators will face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, determined by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) after a hearing, with the penalty amount reflecting the severity of harm and circumstances. The IDFPR is granted authority to investigate any suspected violations of these provisions and to create rules regarding the appropriate use of AI in prescribing medication. The bill also clarifies that the IDFPR has the power to formulate rules for the administration of the Act, now specifically including rules for AI prescribing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To AI and Social Media (on 02/18/2026)
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