Illinois Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act — First-In-Nation Hiring AI Statute (2019)
IL · 820 ILCS 42/1 et seq. (P.A. 101-0260, 2019; P.A. 102-0407, 2021)
Signed by Governor Pritzker on August 9, 2019, the Illinois AI Video Interview Act was the first U.S. state law specifically regulating AI in hiring. It requires employer notice, applicant consent, and explanation of how AI works before using AI to analyze a video interview. 2022 amendment (P.A. 102-0407) added demographic data collection. Still in effect 2026 at 820 ILCS 42/1 et seq.
Technical detail
820 ILCS 42/1 et seq. (P.A. 101-0260, eff. Jan. 1, 2020; amended by P.A. 102-0407, eff. Jan. 1, 2022) — requires employers using AI to analyze video interviews for Illinois positions to (1) notify each applicant that AI may be used, (2) explain how the AI works and the characteristics it considers, (3) obtain applicant consent before the interview, (4) limit AI video access to those whose expertise is needed for evaluation, (5) destroy videos within 30 days of applicant request. 2022 amendment added requirement to collect/report race/ethnicity data on AI-evaluated applicants.
Who is protected: Illinois job applicants subject to AI video interview analysis
Who must comply: Employers using AI to analyze video interviews for positions in Illinois
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | IL |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2020-01-01 |
| Enacted | 2019-08-09 |
| Citation | 820 ILCS 42/1 et seq. (P.A. 101-0260, 2019; P.A. 102-0407, 2021) |
| Enforced by | Illinois Department of Labor + Illinois AG |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | No express penalty in statute; enforced via Personnel Records Review Act-style remedies |
| Topics | AI hiring and employment · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency · biometric data |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | 820 ILCS 42 — Illinois General Assembly ↗ |
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