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HB5106 — IL, US
HB5106 is an AI governance legislation from IL, currently introduced. This bill introduces a legislative proposal to amend the criminal code concerning deepfake-related harassment [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates 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 — pending legislative process and potential enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Refrain from using deepfake technology to harass individuals. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review proposed bill HB5106 to understand the scope of deepfake harassment. (Upon introduction)
- compliance_officer Assess internal policies regarding appropriate use of digital media and AI to prevent deepfake-related harassment. (Ongoing)
Intelligence briefs (2)
Illinois Bill HB5106 Targets Deepfake Harassment
This bill introduces a legislative proposal to amend the criminal code concerning deepfake-related harassment [1].
This development signals expanding regulatory attention to synthetic media and potential new obligations for organizations utilizing AI-generated content.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative process and potential enactment.
Primary source →Illinois HB5106 Targets Deepfake Harassment in Criminal Code
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the criminal code regarding deepfakes used for harassment [1].
This signals a legislative focus on synthetic media misuse, impacting AI-generated content governance and liability in Illinois.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB5106?
- The Illinois General Assembly is considering House Bill 5106 (HB5106), titled "CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS" [1]. This legislative proposal aims to address harassment related to deepfake technology, indicating a focus on criminal code amendments concerning synthetically generated media. The bill's status is currently tracked through the official Illinois legislative portal [1]. Primary source →
- Why does HB5106 matter?
- This development signals expanding regulatory attention to synthetic media and potential new obligations for organizations utilizing AI-generated content. Primary source →
- Who does HB5106 affect?
- Organizations involved in generating, distributing, or hosting synthetic media, particularly those that could be used in a harassing context, are within scope. This includes entities in media, entertainment, advertising, social media platforms, and technology companies developing or deploying AI models capable of creating deepfakes. Deployers operating within Illinois, or whose services are accessible to Illinois residents, may need to monitor this bill's progression. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB5106?
- No fixed deadline — pending legislative process and potential enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB5106?
- As of the last published update, HB5106 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB5106?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5106&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=166664&SessionID=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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