Illinois · House Bill · 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
HB4980
Illinois HB 4980 — Meaningful Human Control of Artificial Intelligence Act

Status ● Introduced Effective N/A Passage Likelihood M

WHAT THIS BILL REGULATES · 6 REQUIREMENT TYPES

How Is This Bill Enforced

Enforcement Authority
Department of Labor enforces. Interested parties may file complaints with the Department within 180 days of an alleged violation. The Department investigates, may hold public hearings, and may issue cease-and-desist orders and civil penalties. Separately, any interested party or aggrieved employee may bring a private right of action in circuit court without exhausting administrative remedies. Class-style actions are permitted on behalf of similarly situated interested parties.
Private Right of Action
may bring a private right of action in circuit court without exhausting administrative remedies.
Penalties
Department enforcement: $5,000 civil penalty per violation; affirmative remedial action including rehiring, reinstatement, and back pay. Private right of action: (i) lost wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation plus an equal amount in liquidated damages; (ii) compensatory damages plus up to $500 per violation; (iii) in retaliation cases, all legal or equitable relief as appropriate; and (iv) attorney's fees and costs.

What This Bill Requires

Verbatim statutory text on the left; plain-language analysis and a per-section checklist on the right. Numbered markers cross-link to the matching checklist row.

Statutory Text
Analysis & Obligations
Section 1
Short title

This Act may be cited as the Meaningful Human Control of Artificial Intelligence Act.

Establishes the short title of the Act as the Meaningful Human Control of Artificial Intelligence Act. No compliance obligations.

Section 5
Definitions

As used in this Act: "Automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human reviewMeaningful human review"Meaningful human review" means review, oversight, and control of the automated decision-making process by one or more individuals who: (1) understand the risks, limitations, and functionality of the automated decision-making system, including potential biases, errors, discrepancies, or inaccuracies; (2) are trained to use the automated decision-making system within the limitations of this Act; (3) have authority to intervene or alter the decision under review, if an output is suspected to be invalid, inaccurate, or discriminatory or otherwise in violation of this Act and shall reject the output if it cannot be independently corroborated; and (4) have adequate time and resources to review and evaluate the system in accordance with Section 15. For the purposes of this definition, "review, oversight, and control" include: (1) reviewing decisions based, in whole or in part, on data collected through electronic monitoring; (2) verifying that the information is accurate and current; (3) reviewing employee requests to correct erroneous data; (4) exercising independent judgment in making each decision; and (5) consideration of information other than that collected through electronic monitoring, such as supervisory or managerial evaluations, personnel files, employee work products, or peer reviews.Section 5, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State. "DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5" means the Department of Labor. "DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5" means the Director of Labor. "EmployeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5" means any person employed by a public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5, State agencyState agency"State agency" means any department, public authority, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of this State.Section 5, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agencyState agency"State agency" means any department, public authority, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of this State.Section 5, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors. "EmployerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5" means a public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 or any entity acting on behalf of a public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors. "Independent auditorIndependent auditor"Independent auditor" means a person or entity that conducts an impact assessment of an automated decision-making system in a manner that exercises objective and impartial judgment on all issues in the scope of the evaluation or assessment.Section 5" means a person or entity that conducts an impact assessment of an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 in a manner that exercises objective and impartial judgment on all issues in the scope of the evaluation or assessment. "Interested partyInterested party"Interested party" means an employee with an interest in compliance with this Act, or an exclusive bargaining representative of an employee.Section 5" means an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 with an interest in compliance with this Act, or an exclusive bargaining representative of an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5. "Material changesMaterial changes"Material changes" include any enhancements, modifications, upgrades, or updates which add new features or functionality to the automated decision-making system, or which would broaden or modify the applicability of the system that may change the outcome or effect of the system, but does not include routine maintenance, updates to improve security, fix bugs, and minor enhancements to existing features.Section 5" include any enhancements, modifications, upgrades, or updates which add new features or functionality to the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, or which would broaden or modify the applicability of the system that may change the outcome or effect of the system, but does not include routine maintenance, updates to improve security, fix bugs, and minor enhancements to existing features. "Meaningful human reviewMeaningful human review"Meaningful human review" means review, oversight, and control of the automated decision-making process by one or more individuals who: (1) understand the risks, limitations, and functionality of the automated decision-making system, including potential biases, errors, discrepancies, or inaccuracies; (2) are trained to use the automated decision-making system within the limitations of this Act; (3) have authority to intervene or alter the decision under review, if an output is suspected to be invalid, inaccurate, or discriminatory or otherwise in violation of this Act and shall reject the output if it cannot be independently corroborated; and (4) have adequate time and resources to review and evaluate the system in accordance with Section 15. For the purposes of this definition, "review, oversight, and control" include: (1) reviewing decisions based, in whole or in part, on data collected through electronic monitoring; (2) verifying that the information is accurate and current; (3) reviewing employee requests to correct erroneous data; (4) exercising independent judgment in making each decision; and (5) consideration of information other than that collected through electronic monitoring, such as supervisory or managerial evaluations, personnel files, employee work products, or peer reviews.Section 5" means review, oversight, and control of the automated decision-making process by one or more individuals who: (1) understand the risks, limitations, and functionality of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, including potential biases, errors, discrepancies, or inaccuracies; (2) are trained to use the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 within the limitations of this Act; (3) have authority to intervene or alter the decision under review, if an output is suspected to be invalid, inaccurate, or discriminatory or otherwise in violation of this Act and shall reject the output if it cannot be independently corroborated; and (4) have adequate time and resources to review and evaluate the system in accordance with Section 15. For the purposes of this definition, "review, oversight, and control" include: (1) reviewing decisions based, in whole or in part, on data collected through electronic monitoring; (2) verifying that the information is accurate and current; (3) reviewing employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 requests to correct erroneous data; (4) exercising independent judgment in making each decision; and (5) consideration of information other than that collected through electronic monitoring, such as supervisory or managerial evaluations, personnel files, employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 work products, or peer reviews. "Public assistance benefitPublic assistance benefit"Public assistance benefit" means any service or program in the control of a public body or any benefit provided by a public body to individuals or households, including, but not limited to, public assistance, cash assistance, grants, child care assistance, housing assistance, unemployment benefits, transportation benefits, education assistance, domestic violence services, and any other assistance or benefit in the authority of the public body to grant to individuals in the public body including federal programs administered by the public body where the requirements of this act are not explicitly prohibited by federal statute. "Public assistance benefit" does not include any program or service provided directly by the federal government in this State.Section 5" means any service or program in the control of a public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 or any benefit provided by a public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 to individuals or households, including, but not limited to, public assistance, cash assistance, grants, child care assistance, housing assistance, unemployment benefits, transportation benefits, education assistance, domestic violence services, and any other assistance or benefit in the authority of the public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 to grant to individuals in the public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 including federal programs administered by the public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 where the requirements of this act are not explicitly prohibited by federal statute. "Public assistance benefitPublic assistance benefit"Public assistance benefit" means any service or program in the control of a public body or any benefit provided by a public body to individuals or households, including, but not limited to, public assistance, cash assistance, grants, child care assistance, housing assistance, unemployment benefits, transportation benefits, education assistance, domestic violence services, and any other assistance or benefit in the authority of the public body to grant to individuals in the public body including federal programs administered by the public body where the requirements of this act are not explicitly prohibited by federal statute. "Public assistance benefit" does not include any program or service provided directly by the federal government in this State.Section 5" does not include any program or service provided directly by the federal government in this State. "Public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act. "State agencyState agency"State agency" means any department, public authority, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of this State.Section 5" means any departmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5, public authority, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of this State.

Section 5 defines all key terms used in the Act. The definition of automated decision-making system is broad — covering any software using algorithms, computational models, or AI to automate, support, or replace human decision-making — but excludes basic tools (calculators, spellcheck, spreadsheets) and internal management tools that do not adversely affect individual rights. Employer is limited to public bodies and entities acting on their behalf, including contractors and subcontractors. Meaningful human review is defined with granular requirements: the reviewer must understand the system's risks, be trained, have override authority, and have adequate time and resources.

Section 10
Use of automated decision-making systems
Government

(a) 1 An employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 shall not use or apply, or authorize any procurement, purchase, or acquisition of any service or system using or relying on any automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, directly or indirectly, without meaningful and continuing human review when performing any function that: (1) is related to the administration of any public assistance program; (2) will have an adverse impact on the rights, civil liberties, safety, or welfare of any employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 in this State; or (3) affects any statutorily or constitutionally provided rights of an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5.

(b) 2 An employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 shall not use or apply any automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, directly or indirectly, to perform any function described in subsection (a) without providing: (1) a notice to any affected employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 no later than the time a decision is issued to that employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 that a decision concerning the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 was made using an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5; (2) an appeals process for decisions made by automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 in which an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 is impacted as a direct result of the use of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5; and (3) the opportunity for an affected employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 to have an appropriate alternative review, by an individual working for or on behalf of the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 with respect to the decision, independent of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5.

(c) 3 An employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 shall not use or apply any automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, directly or indirectly: (1) to make predictions about an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's or employment candidate's behavior, beliefs, intentions, personality, emotional state, or other characteristics or behaviors; (2) to subtract from an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's wages for time spent exercising the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's legal rights; (3) in relation to performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, duties, assignment of work, access to work opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, or other terms or conditions of employment for any persons classified as employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5, candidates for employment, independent contractors, subcontractors, or interns; or (4) that involves facial recognition, gait recognition, or emotion recognition technologies.

(d) The use of an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 shall not affect: (1) existing rights of employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 covered by a collective bargaining agreement; or (2) existing representational relationships among labor organizations or bargaining relationships between an employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and a labor organization.

(e) 4 The procurement, purchase, acquisition, or use of an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 shall not occur without prior notice to a labor organization and negotiations between the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and any exclusive representatives of potentially affected employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and shall not result in: (1) discharge, displacement, or loss of position, including partial displacement, such as a reduction in hours, wages, or other employment benefits; (2) transfer of existing duties and functions currently performed by employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 to an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5; (3) transfer of future duties and functions ordinarily performed by employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 to an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5; or (4) any negative impact on the rights, benefits, and privileges of all existing employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5, including terms and conditions of employment, civil service status, and collective bargaining unit membership, which shall be preserved and protected.

(f) 5 If an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 is collecting employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 data, employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and their exclusive bargaining representatives have a right to view the data collected by the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5.

Section 10 is the core operative section. Subsection (a) mandates meaningful and continuing human review whenever a public employer uses an automated decision-making system for public assistance administration, functions adversely impacting employee rights or welfare, or functions affecting statutory or constitutional employee rights. Subsection (b) layers on procedural requirements: notice to affected employees, an appeals process, and an opportunity for independent human review.

Subsection (c) categorically prohibits four applications: predicting employee behavior or emotional states, deducting wages for exercising legal rights, making employment-related decisions (hiring, termination, discipline, promotion, etc.), and using facial, gait, or emotion recognition technologies. Subsection (d) is a savings clause preserving collective bargaining rights. Subsection (e) imposes labor-notification and anti-displacement obligations. Subsection (f) grants employees and bargaining representatives a right to view data collected by the system.

Compliance actions 5 items
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must ensure meaningful and continuing human review whenever an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 is used — directly or indirectly — to perform any function related to public assistance administration, any function that will adversely impact employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 rights, civil liberties, safety, or welfare, or any function affecting employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5' statutory or constitutional rights. The human reviewer must understand the system's risks and limitations, be trained on the system, have authority to intervene or override outputs suspected of being invalid, inaccurate, or discriminatory (and must reject outputs that cannot be independently corroborated), and have adequate time and resources for review. This prohibition also extends to procurement, purchase, or acquisition of any service or system relying on an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 for these functions.
H-01.6
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must, when using an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 for any function covered by Section 10(a): (1) provide notice to each affected employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 no later than the time a decision is issued that the decision was made using an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5; (2) provide an appeals process for employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 directly impacted by decisions made by the system; and (3) offer each affected employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 the opportunity for an independent alternative review of the decision by an individual working for or on behalf of the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5, separate from the automated system.
H-01.3
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must not use or apply any automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, directly or indirectly: (1) to make predictions about an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's or employment candidate's behavior, beliefs, intentions, personality, emotional state, or other characteristics; (2) to subtract from an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's wages for time spent exercising the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's legal rights; (3) in relation to performance evaluation, hiring, recruitment, discipline, promotion, termination, duties, assignment of work, access to work opportunities, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety, or other terms or conditions of employment for employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5, candidates, independent contractors, subcontractors, or interns; or (4) using facial recognition, gait recognition, or emotion recognition technologies.
S-02
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must not procure, purchase, acquire, or use an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 without first providing prior notice to any labor organization and conducting negotiations with any exclusive representatives of potentially affected employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5. The system's deployment must not result in: (1) discharge, displacement, or loss of position (including partial displacement such as reduction in hours, wages, or benefits); (2) transfer of existing employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 duties to the system; (3) transfer of future duties ordinarily performed by employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 to the system; or (4) any negative impact on existing employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 rights, benefits, privileges, terms of employment, civil service status, or collective bargaining unit membership.
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must allow employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and their exclusive bargaining representatives to view the data collected by any automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 that is collecting employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 data.
D-01.1
Section 15
Impact assessments
Government

(a) 6 An employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 seeking to use or apply an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 permitted under Section 10 shall conduct an initial impact assessment, 30 days prior to implementation of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5, bearing the signature of: (1) one or more individuals responsible for meaningful human review of the system; and (2) an independent auditorIndependent auditor"Independent auditor" means a person or entity that conducts an impact assessment of an automated decision-making system in a manner that exercises objective and impartial judgment on all issues in the scope of the evaluation or assessment.Section 5. A person shall not be an independent auditorIndependent auditor"Independent auditor" means a person or entity that conducts an impact assessment of an automated decision-making system in a manner that exercises objective and impartial judgment on all issues in the scope of the evaluation or assessment.Section 5 under this subsection if, at any point in the 5 years preceding the impact assessment, that person: (i) was involved in using, developing, offering, licensing, or deploying the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 under review; (ii) had an employment relationship with a developer or deployer that uses, offers, or licenses the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 under review; or (iii) had a direct or material indirect financial interest in a developer or deployer that uses, offers, or licenses the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 under review.

(b) 7 Following the initial impact assessment, additional impact assessments shall be conducted at least once every 2 years and prior to any material changesMaterial changes"Material changes" include any enhancements, modifications, upgrades, or updates which add new features or functionality to the automated decision-making system, or which would broaden or modify the applicability of the system that may change the outcome or effect of the system, but does not include routine maintenance, updates to improve security, fix bugs, and minor enhancements to existing features.Section 5 to the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5. Each impact assessment shall include, in plain language: (1) a description of the objectives of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5; (2) an evaluation of the system's ability to achieve those objectives; (3) a description and evaluation of the algorithms, computational models, and artificial intelligence tools used, including: (A) a summary of underlying algorithms and artificial intelligence tools; and (B) a description of the design and training to be used; (4) testing for: (A) disparate impact or discrimination based on protected characteristics, including, but not limited to discriminating against, persons based on their race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, disability or perceived disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, ancestry, or status as a veteran and any actions to mitigate any impacts; (B) accessibility limitations for persons with disabilities; (C) privacy and job quality impacts, including wages, hours, and conditions and safeguards; (D) cybersecurity vulnerabilities and safeguards; (E) public health or safety risks; (F) foreseeable misuse and safeguards; and (G) use, storage, and control of sensitive or personal data; and (5) a notification mechanism for employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 impacted by the use of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5.

(c) 8 If an impact assessment finds that an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 produces discriminatory, biased, or inaccurate outcomes or fails to meet or negatively impacts any of the measures described in subsection (b) of Section 10, the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 shall immediately cease any use or function of that system and of any information produced by it, and shall take all steps necessary to remedy the discriminatory, biased or inaccurate outcomes produced by the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5.

(d) 9 The employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 shall notify affected employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and any exclusive bargaining representative, the results of each impact assessment, and provide a copy of the impact assessment upon request.

(e) 10 Each impact assessment shall be published on the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's website, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 20.

Section 15 requires employers to conduct a comprehensive impact assessment at least 30 days before implementing an automated decision-making system, and additional assessments at least every 2 years and before any material changes. The initial assessment must bear the signatures of both a human reviewer responsible for meaningful human review and an independent auditor. The auditor independence requirement is strict: a 5-year look-back bars anyone who was involved in developing or deploying the system, had an employment relationship with the developer or deployer, or had a direct or material indirect financial interest.

Each assessment must cover the system's objectives, its ability to achieve them, a description of algorithms and training, testing for disparate impact across protected characteristics, accessibility, privacy and job quality, cybersecurity, public health/safety, foreseeable misuse, and data handling. If the assessment reveals discriminatory, biased, or inaccurate outcomes, the employer must immediately cease use and remediate. Employers must notify affected employees and bargaining representatives of results and publish assessments on their website.

Compliance actions 5 items
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must conduct an initial impact assessment at least 30 days before implementing any automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5. The assessment must bear the signature of (1) one or more individuals responsible for meaningful human review of the system, and (2) an independent auditorIndependent auditor"Independent auditor" means a person or entity that conducts an impact assessment of an automated decision-making system in a manner that exercises objective and impartial judgment on all issues in the scope of the evaluation or assessment.Section 5. An independent auditorIndependent auditor"Independent auditor" means a person or entity that conducts an impact assessment of an automated decision-making system in a manner that exercises objective and impartial judgment on all issues in the scope of the evaluation or assessment.Section 5 is disqualified if, at any point in the 5 years preceding the assessment, that person was involved in developing or deploying the system under review, had an employment relationship with the developer or deployer, or had a direct or material indirect financial interest in the developer or deployer.
H-02.3
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must conduct additional impact assessments at least once every 2 years and before any material changesMaterial changes"Material changes" include any enhancements, modifications, upgrades, or updates which add new features or functionality to the automated decision-making system, or which would broaden or modify the applicability of the system that may change the outcome or effect of the system, but does not include routine maintenance, updates to improve security, fix bugs, and minor enhancements to existing features.Section 5 to the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5. Each assessment must include, in plain language: (1) a description of the system's objectives; (2) an evaluation of the system's ability to achieve those objectives; (3) a description and evaluation of algorithms, computational models, and AI tools used, including a summary of underlying algorithms and a description of the design and training; (4) testing for: (A) disparate impact or discrimination based on protected characteristics (race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status) and mitigation actions; (B) accessibility limitations for persons with disabilities; (C) privacy and job quality impacts including wages, hours, conditions, and safeguards; (D) cybersecurity vulnerabilities and safeguards; (E) public health or safety risks; (F) foreseeable misuse and safeguards; and (G) use, storage, and control of sensitive or personal data; and (5) a notification mechanism for employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 impacted by the system.
H-02.1
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must immediately cease use of an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 — and cease use of any information produced by it — if an impact assessment finds that the system produces discriminatory, biased, or inaccurate outcomes, or fails to meet or negatively impacts any of the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 notice, appeals, or independent review measures required by Section 10(b). The employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must take all steps necessary to remedy the discriminatory, biased, or inaccurate outcomes.
H-02
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must notify affected employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 and any exclusive bargaining representative of the results of each impact assessment. A copy of the impact assessment must be provided upon request.
H-02.5
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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must publish each impact assessment on the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's website, subject to the redaction limitations in Section 20.
H-02.5
Section 20
Submission of an impact assessment
Government

(a) 11 Each impact assessment conducted by a State agencyState agency"State agency" means any department, public authority, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer of this State.Section 5 under this Act shall be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly at least 30 days prior to implementation of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 that is the subject of the assessment. Each impact assessment conducted by any other public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 under this Act shall be submitted to the director of the public bodyPublic body"Public body" has the meaning set forth in the Prevailing Wage Act.Section 5 or the executive officers or primary administrator of the relevant governing body at least 30 days prior to implementation of the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 that is the subject of the assessment.

(b)–(c) 11 If the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 determines that disclosure of any information in the impact assessment would result in a substantial negative impact on public health or safety, infringe upon privacy rights, or significantly impair the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's ability to protect its information technology or operational assets, the information may be redacted, if an explanatory statement describing the determination process for redaction is published along with the redacted assessment. (c) If the impact assessment covers technology used to prevent, detect, protect against, or respond to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, or other illegal activity, the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 may redact related information, if an explanatory statement describing the determination process for redaction is published along with the redacted assessment.

Section 20 establishes submission and publication procedures for impact assessments. State agencies must submit each assessment to the Governor and the General Assembly at least 30 days before system implementation. Other public bodies must submit to their director, executive officers, or primary administrator on the same timeline. Two redaction provisions allow employers to withhold information that would harm public health/safety, infringe privacy, or impair IT/operational security (subsection (b)), or that relates to security-incident prevention technology (subsection (c)) — in both cases, an explanatory statement describing the redaction rationale must accompany the redacted assessment.

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State agencies must submit each impact assessment to the Governor and the General Assembly at least 30 days before implementing the automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5. All other public bodies must submit each assessment to the directorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5, executive officers, or primary administrator of the relevant governing body at least 30 days before implementation. EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 may redact information from published or submitted assessments if disclosure would substantially harm public health or safety, infringe privacy, or impair IT/operational security, or if the assessment covers security-incident prevention technology — but must publish an explanatory statement describing the determination process for each redaction alongside the redacted assessment.
R-02.1
Section 25
Anti-retaliation
Government

12 An employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 shall be protected from termination, disciplinary action, retaliation, or other adverse employment action for refusing to follow the output of an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 if: (1) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 exercises independent judgment and discretion in the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's duties, or the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's duties require State licensure, certification, or accreditation; (2) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 notifies a supervisor or manager that the system's output may, in the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's professional opinion, lead to harm, illegality, or an outcome contrary to the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's goals, and the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 fails to correct the output; (3) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 is engaging in concerted activity for the purpose of mutual aid and protection; (4) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 refuses to follow the output in good faith based on training, education, or experience; and (5) due to urgency, there is insufficient time for correction.

Section 25 protects employees from termination, disciplinary action, retaliation, or other adverse employment action for refusing to follow the output of an automated decision-making system. The protection is conditioned on one of five triggers: the employee exercises independent professional judgment, the employee notifies management of a potentially harmful or illegal output and the employer fails to correct it, the employee engages in concerted activity for mutual aid and protection, the employee refuses in good faith based on training or experience, or urgency leaves insufficient time for correction.

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EmployersEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 must not terminate, discipline, retaliate against, or take other adverse employment action against an employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 who refuses to follow the output of an automated decision-making systemAutomated decision-making system"Automated decision-making system" means any software that uses algorithms, computational models, or artificial intelligence techniques, or a combination thereof, to automate, support, or replace human decision-making, without any meaningful human review, including, without limitation, systems that process data and apply predefined rules or machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and generate conclusions, recommendations, outcomes, assumptions, projections, or predictions. "Automated decision-making system" does not include any software used primarily for basic computerized processes, such as calculators, spellcheck tools, autocorrect functions, spreadsheets, electronic communications, or any tool that relates only to internal management affairs, such as inventory control and ordering or processing payments, that does not adversely affect the rights, liberties, benefits, safety, or welfare of any individual in this State.Section 5 when any of the following conditions is met: (1) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 exercises independent judgment and discretion in their duties or holds a State license, certification, or accreditation; (2) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 notifies a supervisor or manager that the output may lead to harm, illegality, or an outcome contrary to the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5's goals and the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 fails to correct it; (3) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 is engaging in concerted activity for mutual aid and protection; (4) the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 refuses in good faith based on training, education, or experience; or (5) urgency leaves insufficient time for correction.
G-03.3
Section 30
Enforcement

(a)–(e) The DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 shall inquire into any violation of this Act, shall institute actions for penalties prescribed under this Act, and shall enforce the provisions of this Act. The DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 shall adopt rules implementing this Act in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. (b) Any interested partyInterested party"Interested party" means an employee with an interest in compliance with this Act, or an exclusive bargaining representative of an employee.Section 5 may file a complaint, no later than 180 days after any alleged violation, with the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 against an entity or employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 covered under this Act if there is a reasonable belief that the entity or employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 is in violation of this Act. No later than 120 days after the filing of a complaint, the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 shall notify the employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 in writing of the filing of a complaint and the nature of the allegations being investigated. (c) The DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 shall have the power to conduct investigations in connection with the administration and enforcement of this Act and any investigator with the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 shall be authorized to visit and inspect, at all reasonable times, any places covered by this Act and any documents related to the determination of whether there is a violation of this Act. The DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 or the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5's representative may compel, by subpoena, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records, papers, and other evidence in any investigation and may administer oaths to witnesses. (d) The investigation shall provide an opportunity for a public hearing at the request of any party to the review to enable the parties to present information relating to the alleged violation. The parties shall be given written notice of the time and place of the hearing at least 30 days before the hearing. Upon receiving the report of the investigation, the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 shall make findings of fact. If the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 finds that a violation did occur, the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 shall issue a decision incorporating the findings and requiring the party committing the violation to take the affirmative action to abate the violation as the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the rehiring or reinstatement of the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 or representative of employeesEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 to his or her former position and compensating the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 for the time the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 was unemployed. The party that commits the violation shall also be liable to the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 for a penalty of $5,000 for each violation of this Act. If the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 finds that there was no violation, the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 shall issue an order denying the application. An order issued by the DirectorDirector"Director" means the Director of Labor.Section 5 under this Section shall be subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. (e) If the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 believes upon investigation that there has been a violation of any of the provisions of this Act, the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 may: (i) issue and cause to be served on any party an order to cease and desist from further violation of the Act; (ii) take affirmative or other action as deemed reasonable to eliminate the effect of the violation; and (iii) assess any civil penalty allowed by this Act.

Section 30 vests the Department of Labor with enforcement authority. The Department investigates violations, institutes penalty actions, and adopts implementing rules. Interested parties may file complaints within 180 days. The Department has subpoena power and may conduct inspections. Investigations include the opportunity for public hearing with 30 days' notice. Upon finding a violation, the Director may order affirmative remedial action — including reinstatement and back pay — and impose a $5,000 civil penalty per violation. The Department may also issue cease-and-desist orders and take other reasonable corrective action. Orders are subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law.

Section 35
Private right of action

Any interested partyInterested party"Interested party" means an employee with an interest in compliance with this Act, or an exclusive bargaining representative of an employee.Section 5 or employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 aggrieved by a violation of this Act by an employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 may bring an action in circuit court, in the county where the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is party to the action resides, without regard to exhaustion of any alternative administrative remedies provided in this Act. An action may be brought by one or more interested parties for and on behalf of themselves and other interested parties similarly situated. If the action is filed, the DepartmentDepartment"Department" means the Department of Labor.Section 5 shall not be required to engage in any further investigation or enforcement action. An employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 whose rights have been violated under this Act by an employerEmployer"Employer" means a public body or any entity acting on behalf of a public body, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 is entitled to collect: (i) the amount of any wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation denied or lost to the employeeEmployee"Employee" means any person employed by a public body, State agency, or any entity acting on behalf of a State agency, including, but not limited to, contractors and subcontractors.Section 5 by reason of the violation, plus an equal amount in liquidated damages; (ii) compensatory damages and an amount up to $500 for each violation of this Act; (iii) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (iv) attorney's fees and costs.

Section 35 creates a private right of action for any interested party or aggrieved employee. Suit may be brought in circuit court in the county of the alleged offense or any party's residence, without exhausting administrative remedies. The statute expressly permits class-style actions on behalf of similarly situated interested parties. If a private action is filed, the Department is relieved of any further investigation or enforcement obligation. Damages include: (i) lost wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation plus an equal amount in liquidated damages; (ii) compensatory damages plus up to $500 per violation; (iii) in retaliation cases, all legal or equitable relief as appropriate; and (iv) attorney's fees and costs.

Passage Likelihood

Medium
Status Introduced
Chamber No passage
Committee Passed
Majority party Yes
Bipartisan Yes
Prior session None

Legislative History

2026-02-04 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
2026-02-06 First Reading
2026-02-06 Referred to Rules Committee
2026-02-25 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
2026-02-25 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
2026-02-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2026-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2026-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
2026-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
2026-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2026-03-04 Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
2026-03-09 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
2026-03-09 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
2026-03-09 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2026-03-18 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
2026-03-19 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
2026-03-19 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
2026-03-19 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2026-03-19 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
2026-03-19 House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
2026-03-19 Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000
2026-03-20 Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2026-04-10 Second Reading - Short Debate
2026-04-10 Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2026-04-17 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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2026-05-20
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