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SB 613

HUMAN RIGHTS-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Graciela Guzmán

Illinois bill SB 613 establishes human rights protections related to technology practices, addressing algorithmic bias, data privacy, and digital discrimination concerns in the state.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 613

Legislative bill overview

SB 613 is an Illinois bill focused on human rights protections related to technology. The bill has undergone multiple amendments in the Senate Human Rights Committee and is currently in the assignment process after missing its third reading deadline in May 2025.

Why is this important

Technology regulation increasingly intersects with civil rights, including concerns about algorithmic bias, data privacy, surveillance, and digital discrimination. This bill appears to establish or strengthen human rights protections in the technology sector, which affects how companies operate and how residents' personal information is handled.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope of "human rights" – Disagreement over which technology practices constitute human rights violations versus business operations
  • Compliance burden on businesses – Concerns about whether the requirements are feasible and cost-effective for companies, particularly smaller tech firms
  • Enforcement mechanisms – Debate over which agencies enforce violations, penalties imposed, and whether private rights of action exist for individuals

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

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