- jurisdiction
- US, Illinois
- level
- state
- domain
- hiring
- status
- in-effect
- scope
- Applies to any employer that asks applicants for Illinois positions to record video interviews and uses artificial intelligence to analyze those videos.
- obligations
- Before the interview: notify applicants that AI may be used to evaluate them, explain how the AI works and what characteristics it uses, and obtain written consent. Employers may not share applicant videos except with persons whose expertise or technology is necessary for evaluation. Upon applicant request, delete videos within 30 days. Employers relying solely on AI analysis must annually report applicant race and ethnicity data to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
- effectiveDate
- 2020-01-01
- appliesTo
- employers using AI analysis of video interviews for Illinois-based positions
- notes
- Enacted as P.A. 101-260 (signed August 9, 2019). Demographic reporting requirement added effective January 1, 2022 by P.A. 102-47. No statutory monetary penalties specified in the Act; enforcement may proceed through civil action.