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Legislative Update – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Employment (Public Act 103-0804)
Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Proposed Rules Related to AI Notice Requirements in Employment Decisions
This law establishes requirements for employers using artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems in hiring and employment. Employers must provide transparency and ensure these systems don't result in discrimination against protected classes.
NEWS UPDATE | Public Act 103-804:
IDHR Announces Proposed Rules Related to AI Notice Requirements in Employment Decisions
CHICAGO—The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) announced Friday, May 15, 2026, that proposed amendments to Public Act 103-804 have been published in the Illinois Register, beginning the formal public comment process under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.
The law requires that employers using artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems in hiring and employment must provide transparency through notices and ensure these systems don't result in discrimination against protected classes.
The proposed rules update IDHR’s procedures to reflect the expanded deadline for filing employment discrimination charges and establish requirements for employers to notify employees when artificial intelligence is used in employment decisions. The rules also outline when notice must be provided, how it must be delivered, and the conditions under which the notice requirements apply.
The public will have 45 days to review and submit comments on the proposed rules. Written comments must be submitted by Monday, June 29, 2026.
How to Submit Public Comments
Those who wish to comment on this proposed rulemaking may submit written comments by Monday, June 29, 2026 (45 days after notice publication):
By Mail:
Illinois Department of Human Rights
ATTN: Jason Rosensweig, PhD, Senior Policy Advisor
555 West Monroe St., 7th Floor
Chicago IL 60661
Or submit via email:
DHR.AI2026.Rules-PublicComment@illinois.gov
All written comments received within 45 days after this issue of the Illinois Register will be considered.
Public Hearing Information
There will be a public hearing to encourage full public comment and debate during the First Notice comment period:
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Location:
555 West Monroe Street, 1st Floor, Illinois Room
Chicago, IL 60661
Virtual Participation:
Click here to access all event details and Webex link
No registration is required to testify or observe in person. However, those wishing to testify either in person or virtually are encouraged to email: DHR.AI2026.Rules-PublicComment@Illinois.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 8. Oral testimony will be limited to five minutes.
Please contact DHR.AI2026.Rules-PublicComment@Illinois.gov to make any disability access requests as early as possible.