Illinois AI in Employment amendment (HB 3773)
Illinois · 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L) (Illinois Human Rights Act) · effective 2026-01-01
Summary
Employers must notify employees and applicants when AI is used in recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, or other employment decisions, and may not use AI (or ZIP codes as a proxy) in a way that discriminates. The Department of Human Rights withdrew its draft notice rules in 2026, but the statutory notice duty remains.
Who must comply
Employers with Illinois employees or applicants.
What you must disclose
Notice that AI is used for employment decisions.
When: Before the AI is used in the decision (job postings, application flow, handbook).
Other duties
- Do not use ZIP codes as a proxy for protected classes.
Exemptions
- None specified in the statute.
Penalties
Civil-rights remedies under the Illinois Human Rights Act (damages, fees, injunctions).
Enforced by: Illinois Department of Human Rights; private complaints.
Triggered by
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
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