AI disclosure laws in Illinois
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Illinois need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. 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.
Who it covers
Anyone offering therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in Illinois, including through AI; licensed professionals who use AI.
What to disclose
No general AI notice is required. Do not offer AI therapy. A licensed professional using AI on a recorded or transcribed session must tell the patient in writing and get consent.
Penalties
Up to $10,000 per violation, set by the Department after a hearing.
Who it covers
Employers with Illinois employees or applicants.
What to disclose
Notice that AI is used for employment decisions. The statute says "employee", but the uses it covers include recruitment and hiring, so tell applicants too.
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: Section 5 bans deceptive acts and practices in commerce.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
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, set by the Department after a hearing. 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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