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HB4988 — IL, US

HB4988 is an AI governance legislation from IL, currently introduced. Illinois House Bill 4988, addressing fraud and artificial intelligence, has advanced in legislative tracking [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-06-14.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
introduced
Bill status
introduced
Authority / governing body
Illinois General Assembly
Chamber
house
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment

Subscriber only

Enforcement risk score

0
/ 100

Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation introduced 6/14/2024

Illinois HB4988 Addresses AI Fraud and Synthetic Media Disclosure

Illinois House Bill 4988, addressing fraud and artificial intelligence, has advanced in legislative tracking [1].

This development signals an emerging state-level focus on transparency and accountability for synthetic media, impacting deployer obligations.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment

Primary source →

Frequently asked questions

What is HB4988?
Illinois House Bill 4988 (HB4988) introduces legislative provisions related to fraud involving artificial intelligence, specifically pertaining to the creation and manipulation of content [1]. The bill, currently undergoing status tracking within the Illinois General Assembly [2], signals an intent to establish disclosure requirements for AI-generated or synthetic media. This legislative effort reflects a growing focus on the truthful representation of content produced with AI tools. Primary source →
Why does HB4988 matter?
This development signals an emerging state-level focus on transparency and accountability for synthetic media, impacting deployer obligations. Primary source →
Who does HB4988 affect?
Organizations and individuals engaged in the creation, distribution, or manipulation of content using artificial intelligence within Illinois are within scope. This includes businesses operating in sectors such as marketing, journalism, entertainment, and digital content creation, where AI tools might be employed to generate images, video, audio, or text. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB4988?
No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment Primary source →
What is the current status of HB4988?
As of the last published update, HB4988 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB4988?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4988&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=166401&SessionID=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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