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HB5044 — IL, US
HB5044 is an AI governance legislation from IL, currently under review. Illinois House Bill 5044 introduces legislative consideration for establishing chatbot provider liability [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Authority / governing body
- Illinois General Assembly
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced, status tracked.
Subscriber only
Enforcement risk score
25
/ 100
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation
Illinois HB5044 Introduces Chatbot Provider Liability Legislation
Illinois House Bill 5044 introduces legislative consideration for establishing chatbot provider liability [1].
This signals an emerging state-level focus on AI system accountability and deployer obligations in Illinois.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced, status tracked.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB5044?
- Illinois House Bill 5044, designated 'CHATBOT PROVIDER-LIABILITY', has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly [1]. This legislative action signifies an early-stage exploration of potential new liability frameworks for entities offering chatbot services within the state. The bill's status is currently monitored through the ilga.gov system [2], indicating it is under active legislative consideration for potential enactment. Primary source →
- Why does HB5044 matter?
- This signals an emerging state-level focus on AI system accountability and deployer obligations in Illinois. Primary source →
- Who does HB5044 affect?
- Organizations developing, deploying, or offering chatbot technologies within or for use by residents in Illinois are potentially in scope. This includes companies utilizing AI-powered conversational agents for customer service, content generation, information dissemination, or other interactive applications. The bill's progression could impact the risk profiles and operational frameworks for both technology vendors and enterprises relying on third-party AI chatbot solutions. Factors that bear on this analysis include the specific definitions of 'chatbot provider' and 'liability' that may be established through the legislative process. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB5044?
- No fixed deadline — bill introduced, status tracked. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB5044?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5044&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=166528&SessionID=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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