AI disclosure laws in Illinois
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Illinois need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Yes. Illinois has 2 AI disclosure laws in force: Illinois Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806); Illinois AI in Employment amendment (HB 3773). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
Ill. Public Act 104-0054 · effective 2025-08-04
Who it covers
Anyone offering therapy-like AI to Illinois users.
What to disclose
Do not offer AI therapy; disclose AI status in any supportive tool.
When: Ongoing.
Applies to
Penalties
Up to $10,000 per violation.
775 ILCS 5/2-102(L) (Illinois Human Rights Act) · effective 2026-01-01 · private right of action
Who it covers
Employers with Illinois employees or applicants.
What to disclose
Notice that AI is used for employment decisions.
When: Before the AI is used in the decision (job postings, application flow, handbook).
Applies to
Penalties
Civil-rights remedies under the Illinois Human Rights Act (damages, fees, injunctions).
Full details and sources for Illinois AI in Employment amendment (HB 3773) →
Federal rules that also apply in Illinois
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: The Federal Trade Commission treats leading consumers to believe they are dealing with a human, when that fact would matter to their decision, as a deceptive practice.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated or AI-modified voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
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Questions businesses ask
Does Illinois require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Yes. Illinois has 2 AI disclosure laws in force: Illinois Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806); Illinois AI in Employment amendment (HB 3773). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
What happens if a business in Illinois doesn't disclose AI?
Under Illinois Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806): Up to $10,000 per violation. Enforced by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation..
How can a business in Illinois show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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