SB2996Illinois2025 sessionIntroduced
ELEC CD-AI ADVERT DISCLOSURE
Elections & political contentGenerative AI & foundation modelsConsumer protection & disclosureLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
This bill amends the Election Code to require that political advertisements generated in whole or substantial part by artificial intelligence include a clear and conspicuous disclosure statement to that effect. It provides exemptions plus civil penalties, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees for violations.
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History
Jan 29, 2026
SFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Jan 29, 2026
SFirst Reading
Jan 29, 2026
SReferred to Assignments
Feb 10, 2026
SAssigned to Executive
Feb 18, 2026
STo Elections
Mar 5, 2026
SSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Mar 5, 2026
SSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Mar 10, 2026
SSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Mar 10, 2026
SAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Mar 11, 2026
SSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Elections
Mar 13, 2026
SRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
SRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
SRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
SRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
SRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
SSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Progress
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
ME
Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (D)Prime sponsor
SS
Sen. Steve Stadelman (D)
Sources
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