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Gov. Pritzker puts signature on Senate Bill 315, one of toughest AI laws in country – WGNTV (Chicago)
If a company breaks the rules, the attorney general can fine them up to 1 million for a first offense and up to 3 million for repeat violations. However, people still cannot sue under the new law. The law also makes this the state’s call only, so Chicago or any other Illinois city cannot pass its own separate AI safety rules.
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Off The Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Illinois Governor Pritzker signs 62 new laws, many not in effect until 2027
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of bills into law on Friday and over the weekend, with the 62 new laws set to take effect over the next year. Of the laws signed, dozens already have or will take effect this week. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION REGULATION House Bill 5070 prevents the state’s Pollution Control []...Click to read more
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday signed a bill making the state the country's first to mandate that the largest artificial intelligence labs obtain third-party audits of their safety plans. Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, or S.B. 315, in a ceremony Monday, stating people want protection from the risks of AI....
ArcaMax
· Jul 6, 2026
Gov. Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
CHICAGO — Illinois will be the first state to require independent audits of large artificial intelligence developers’ safety practices under a new law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Monday. The measure was part of a broader package of bills the ...
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The following is a press release provided by the Alaska Department of Health. Today, June 25, 2026, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 73 into law, advancing Alaska’s complex care work and helping address a longstanding gap in care for Alaskans with severe, complex behavioral health and medical needs. “Alaska has long recognized a significant gap in [] The post Governor Signs Bill Creating License for “Complex Care Residential Homes” to Assist Individuals with Severe Behavioral and Medical Needs appeared first on Must Read Alaska.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Illinois Draws The Line In The Sand: Tech Giants Face Historic Audits Under New Law
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed groundbreaking artificial intelligence safety legislation into law on Monday, positioning the state as the first in the nation to mandate independent, third-party audits of major AI systems. The Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, designated as Senate Bill 315, specifically targets “frontier” AI models. These represent massive, highly advanced platforms capable [] Illinois Draws The Line In The Sand: Tech Giants Face Historic Audits Under New Law
Illinois Policy Institute
· Jul 10, 2026
Pritzker doubled your gas tax and is sitting on the money
The law promised major infrastructure improvements, but the state’s roads aren’t in any better shape than when it took effect seven years ago. The post Pritzker doubled your gas tax and is sitting on the money appeared first on Illinois Policy.
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