This page covers enacted statutes as of June 2026. Not legal advice. † Section numbers marked with † should be verified against current codified statutes before legal reliance. For a plain-English compliance answer, use the Compliance Checker at DiscloseAI.net.
Legal Background
Illinois has enacted multiple laws with direct AI implications including the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (820 ILCS 42) and the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA, 740 ILCS 14).
Applicable Statutes
Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (AIUA)
Requires employers using AI to analyze video interviews to notify candidates, obtain consent, limit sharing, and destroy recordings within 30 days of request. Effective January 1, 2020.
Citation: 820 ILCS 42/1 et seq.
Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Requires written notice, written consent, and a data retention policy before collecting biometric identifiers used in AI. Private right of action with statutory damages of $1,000–$5,000 per violation.
Citation: 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq.
Small Business Obligations
- If using AI to evaluate video interviews, comply with AIUA notice and consent requirements
- If collecting any biometric data for AI, comply with BIPA
- Notify candidates before AI video analysis
- Maintain a biometric data retention and destruction policy if BIPA-covered