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The current bills, deadlines, enforcement patterns, and what your district should actually be doing about it.
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Active Legislation Updated Sat Jul 25, 2026 Next deadline Jan 01, 2027 · IL SB 315 (2025-26) Source www.ilga.gov
Laws tracked
7
In this state
Enacted
2
On the books
In motion
5
Actively moving
Next deadline
Jan 01, 2027
IL SB 315 (2025-26)
Most recently enacted
What just became law?
Enacted
820 ILCS 42AI Video Interview Act
Employers must: (1) notify job candidates before using AI to analyze video interviews; (2) obtain written candidate consent; (3) explain what characteristics the AI analyzes (tone, word choice, facial expressions); (4) share AI analysis results with candidates on request; (5) delete candidate data and AI analysis within 30 days of written request.
— IL's AI interview law is already in effect — any HR platform or school district using AI to screen teacher or staff video interviews needs consent workflows and deletion protocols in place now.
Effective: Jan 01, 2020Source →
Watch list
What's coming up?
01JAN
Deadline IL SB 315 (2025-26)
Also on the books
What else is enacted?
Enacted
740 ILCS 14Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Regulates collection, storage, retention, use, and destruction of biometric identifiers and biometric information. Requires informed written consent and written retention/destruction policies before collection. Private right of action: $1,000 per negligent violation, $5,000 per intentional/reckless violation. April 2026 damages-cap amendment applies retroactively to pending cases.
— BIPA is the nation's most-enforced biometric privacy law and the model for similar laws in other states. Any IL-based client using fingerprint access, facial recognition for attendance, or voice ID is a litigation target without compliant consent protocols.
Effective: Oct 03, 2008Enforcement: Private right of action: $1,000 per negligent violation, $5,000 per intentional or reckless violation. No cap on aggregate damages.…Source →
In motion
What's active right now?
PENDING
IL SB 315 (2025-26)Frontier AI Safety Act
If signed by governor, would require annual third-party auditing of frontier AI models, mandatory governance and cybersecurity risk mitigation programs, and pre-deployment capability reports disclosing model risks and intended uses. Defines 'catastrophic risk' to include models capable of mass harm or cyberattack damage exceeding $1 billion. Approved by IL General Assembly; pending Gov. Pritzker signature.
— IL's frontier AI bill passed both chambers — if signed, it would be the most stringent state-level AI audit law in the country. Track the governor's timeline closely; effective Jan 1, 2027 if signed.
Effective: Jan 01, 2027Source →
Effective
Jan 01
2027
IN COMMITTEE
SB 1239 (2025)SB 1239 — Student Biometric Data Protections in Schools
Would amend the Illinois School Code to explicitly regulate how K-12 schools collect, use, and share students' biometric information including fingerprints, facial geometry, and iris scans. Would establish consent requirements and retention limits for student biometric data. Illinois moving toward explicit statutory controls on biometrics in schools beyond BIPA.
IN COMMITTEE
SB 3735 (2026)SB 3735 — AI-Based Grading Opt-Out and Student Data Limits
Would give families rights to opt out of AI-based grading decisions and limit companies' ability to retain student data for AI training without explicit consent. Targets grading, algorithmic evaluation, and vendor data practices. If passed, would require districts to offer non-AI grading paths and vendors to provide explicit DPA language on training-data usage.
ACTIVE
105 ILCS 85SOPPA — Student Online Personal Protection Act
Student Online Personal Protection Act. Obligations run to the district, not the vendor. Verify 2026 amendment language at ilga.gov before finalizing.
— ⚠️ Verify 2026 amendment language before deploying IL drip variant. Pull ilga.gov for current text.
ACTIVE
SB 315Illinois AI Safety Measures Act
Signed July 6, 2026. Eff. Jan 1, 2028. Requires annual independent third-party audits of AI developers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). EdTech vendors using AI must comply. 72-hr incident reporting. Whistleblower protections.
— Nation-first legislation. Candidate for IL-specific drip update and Beacon post.
Enforcement teeth
Who enforces this — and what does it cost?
740 ILCS 14
Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Private right of action: $1,000 per negligent violation, $5,000 per intentional or reckless violation. No cap on aggregate damages. April 2026 damages-cap amendment applies retroactively to pending cases.
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