legislation / State (Illinois)

IL SB 315 — Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act

Effective

Introduced Feb 06, 2025
Hearing May 14, 2025

Overview

Illinois SB 315 enforces strict transparency, algorithmic accountability, and safety oversight for large frontier artificial intelligence developers and automated surveillance systems operating within the state.

Key Requirements

  • Mandatory Safety Audits: Large AI developers and automated data processing vendors must undergo annual third-party safety and bias audits.
  • Surveillance Incident Reporting: Mandates 72-hour reporting windows to state regulators if AI systems suffer security breaches or perform unauthorized biometric tracking.
  • Whistleblower Protections: Protects tech employees who expose improper AI deployment or mass privacy violations from corporate retaliation.
  • Penalties: Establishes civil fines up to $3,000,000 for non-compliant AI vendors.