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HB 4980

HUMAN CONTROL OF AI ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jaime Andrade and 20 co-sponsors

Illinois bill requiring meaningful human oversight and control over AI decision-making systems to ensure accountability and prevent automated discrimination in consequential decisions.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4980

Legislative bill overview

HB 4980, the Human Control of AI Act, is an Illinois bill that establishes legal requirements to maintain human oversight and control over artificial intelligence systems. The bill aims to ensure AI decision-making processes remain subject to human review and accountability, particularly in contexts affecting public welfare and individual rights.

Why is this important

As AI systems increasingly influence consequential decisions in employment, lending, healthcare, and law enforcement, establishing guardrails for human control addresses growing concerns about algorithmic bias, transparency, and accountability. Without such requirements, individuals could face significant life impacts from automated decisions they cannot challenge or understand, while institutions lack clear responsibility frameworks for AI-driven outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Requiring meaningful human review of every AI decision could impose substantial compliance costs on businesses and government agencies, potentially discouraging AI adoption or creating bottlenecks in time-sensitive decisions
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's success depends on clearly defining what "human control" means in practice—vague language could result in minimal oversight (token human review) or excessive restrictions that render AI systems impractical
  • Competitive disadvantage: Stricter Illinois regulations might drive AI development and investment toward other states with lighter regulatory frameworks, potentially reducing the state's tech sector competitiveness
  • Technical feasibility: Some AI applications (like real-time autonomous systems) may face genuine technical challenges in implementing continuous human control without compromising functionality

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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