Illinois Proposes 45-Day AI Hiring Notice Rules for Employers
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Updated · Bloomberg Law · May 15
Illinois Proposes 45-Day AI Hiring Notice Rules for Employers
6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg Law · May 15
Illinois' Department of Human Rights proposed rules requiring employers to disclose AI use to workers and job applicants in decisions including hiring, promotions, discipline and termination.
The proposal spells out compliance for a Jan. 1 anti-discrimination law that treats bias from automated decision tools as illegal discrimination under state civil rights statutes.
Job postings would have to state when AI is used in hiring or recruiting, while employers also would post notices online and at worksites for AI used in promotions or employee monitoring and scoring.
Required notices would identify the tool developer, covered job positions and decision types, the system's purpose, and how people can request a reasonable accommodation.
Friday's publication starts a 45-day public comment period as Illinois joins California, Colorado and New York City in favoring AI transparency rules over harder-to-pass bias-audit mandates.
Do AI transparency laws actually stop discrimination, or just create a new compliance checklist for businesses?
When a hiring AI shows bias, who is truly at fault: the employer who used it or the vendor who built it?
As states create a patchwork of AI laws, will federal action create one standard or a legal battleground?
Illinois HB 3773: Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 AI Hiring Law and Its Impact on Employers and Job Applicants
Overview
Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois will implement House Bill 3773, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act to regulate how employers use artificial intelligence in employment decisions. The law covers nearly all stages of employment and applies to employers and their agents, including third parties. Its main goals are to prevent discrimination and increase transparency for job applicants and employees, ensuring that fundamental human rights are protected as technology advances. By setting clear rules for AI use in hiring and employment, Illinois aims to create a fairer and more transparent workplace for everyone.