Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2927      — DCEO-AI IMPACT STUDY

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 January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill mandates a study on job protection strategies amid AI advancements.

This legislation requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, with help from the Department of Labor, to conduct a study focused on protecting jobs threatened by artificial intelligence. The study will include specific recommendations and analysis.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potential job protection strategies may be developed for workers in roles at risk due to AI.

Summary

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall conduct, in consultation with the Department of Labor, a comprehensive study to identify strategies to protect jobs that are at risk of loss due to artificial intelligence. Provides that the study shall include specified recommendations and analysis. Effective immediately.

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

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

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

  6. To AI and Social Media

  7. Assigned to Executive

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

labor technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2927      do?
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall conduct, in consultation with the Department of Labor, a comprehensive study to identify strategies to protect jobs that are at risk of loss due to artificial intelligence. Provides that the study shall include specified recommendations and analysis. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2927     ?
SB2927      is sponsored by Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2927     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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