Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 15 D cosponsors

SB3502      — AI PRODUCT LIABILITY ACT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes liability for AI developers and deployers for harm caused by their products.

This bill creates guidelines for holding developers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems liable for defects, inadequate warnings, or misuse. It specifies when a deployer can be considered liable for product-related harm.

Summary

Creates the Artificial Intelligence Design Requirements Act. Sets forth provisions concerning product liability actions brought against a developer of an artificial intelligence system for defective design, failure to contain adequate instructions or warnings, and failure to conform to an express warranty. Provides that a deployer of an artificial intelligence system shall be deemed to be liable as a developer for harm caused by a product if: (1) the deployer makes material and substantial change to the product or (2) the deployer intentionally misuses the product contrary to the express warranty and that use was the proximate cause of harm to the plaintiff. Sets forth provisions concerning applicability and enforcement.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  17. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  20. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  21. To AI and Social Media

  22. Assigned to Executive

  23. Referred to Assignments

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3502      do?
Creates the Artificial Intelligence Design Requirements Act. Sets forth provisions concerning product liability actions brought against a developer of an artificial intelligence system for defective design, failure to contain adequate instructions or warnings, and failure to conform to an express warranty. Provides that a deployer of an artificial intelligence system shall be deemed to be liable as a developer for harm caused by a product if: (1) the deployer makes material and substantial change to the product or (2) the deployer intentionally misuses the product contrary to the express warranty and that use was the proximate cause of harm to the plaintiff. Sets forth provisions concerning applicability and enforcement.
Who sponsors SB3502     ?
SB3502      is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), and Willie Preston (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3502     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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