Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB3901      — MARRIAGE ACT-EVIDENCE

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the misuse of artificial intelligence in family law evidence.

This bill aims to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence in family law cases by requiring courts to evaluate such evidence. It highlights the potential emotional impact of fabricated or manipulated evidence in these proceedings.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families involved in legal proceedings may have checks in place against potentially deceptive AI-generated evidence.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides legislative intent that the misuse of artificial intelligence involves the fabrication of evidence that can be fake, manipulated, or non-existent that can have a profound effect in family law cases. Provides that its misuse can be particularly harmful in family law proceedings because of the emotion involved. Requires that on the request of either party, the court must review evidence under Supreme Court Rule 901 to evaluate proposed evidence that may have been generated by artificial intelligence as that term is defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act.

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

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

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

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

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

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

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  12. To AI and Social Media

  13. Assigned to Executive

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3901      do?
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides legislative intent that the misuse of artificial intelligence involves the fabrication of evidence that can be fake, manipulated, or non-existent that can have a profound effect in family law cases. Provides that its misuse can be particularly harmful in family law proceedings because of the emotion involved. Requires that on the request of either party, the court must review evidence under Supreme Court Rule 901 to evaluate proposed evidence that may have been generated by artificial intelligence as that term is defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Who sponsors SB3901     ?
SB3901      is sponsored by Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3901     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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