SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Javier Cervantes’ new law will limit the discriminatory use of artificial intelligence in decisions related to employment.

“Some companies have been using AI to make employment decisions, and are using data points that are discriminatory in nature, having adverse effects on our communities,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “We are okay with predictive data models, but by using them to single out and target specific workers from lower income communities, minority communities, and many of the underrepresented residents in Illinois, this law will prevent the practice from continuing.”

Under the new law, House Bill 3773, employers will not be allowed to use artificial intelligence to consider demographic information such as race or ZIP code in employment decisions related to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, privileges, or conditions of employment.

Any employer who uses artificial intelligence in a prohibited manner or fails to notify an employee of the employer’s use of artificial intelligence will be in violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

“Residents should not have to worry about their employment being determined by a click of a button, and with this law we are protecting residents from their income and livelihood being taken away without human interaction,” said Cervantes. “This law is vital to supporting immigrant and minority employees, impoverished communities, and so many more who may have their rights violated by these models.”

House Bill 3773 was signed into law on Friday and takes effect January 1, 2026.