Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4711      — PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Creates the Provenance Data Requirements Act. Provides that a generative artificial intelligence tool provider shall apply provenance data, either directly or through the use of third-party technology, to wholly-generated synthetic content generated by the provider's generative artificial intelligence tool. Sets forth additional requirements on generative artificial intelligence tool providers, large online platforms, and manufacturers of capture devices. Defines terms.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4711      do?
Creates the Provenance Data Requirements Act. Provides that a generative artificial intelligence tool provider shall apply provenance data, either directly or through the use of third-party technology, to wholly-generated synthetic content generated by the provider's generative artificial intelligence tool. Sets forth additional requirements on generative artificial intelligence tool providers, large online platforms, and manufacturers of capture devices. Defines terms.
Who sponsors HB4711     ?
HB4711      is sponsored by Sue Scherer (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4711     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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