In EffectIllinois· Effective: January 1, 2026
HB 3773

Illinois AI in Employment Law (amends the Human Rights Act)

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Last verified · Jul 4, 2026Sourced from official primary sources — ilga.gov ↗.

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act: employers must notify employees when AI assists in hiring, reviews, promotions, or discipline, and may not use AI that discriminates against protected classes (including via ZIP-code proxies).

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Maximum penalty: IDHR/IHRC make-whole relief + tiered civil penalties up to ~$16,000–$70,000 per act, per aggrieved party
Non-compliance can carry significant liability — verify against the official text below.
Bill / statute
HB 3773
Jurisdiction
Illinois
Status
In Effect
Effective / deadline
January 1, 2026
Maximum penalty
IDHR/IHRC make-whole relief + tiered civil penalties up to ~$16,000–$70,000 per act, per aggrieved party

Who it affects

Employers in Illinois that use AI to assist hiring, evaluation, promotion, or discipline decisions.

Official source & full context

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Read the official text — ilga.gov
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Primary sources · HB 3773 — Illinois AI in Employment Law (amends the Human Rights Act)