Illinois State Bar Association — Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Mandatory CLE
IL · Ill. Sup. Ct. Policy on AI (eff. Jan. 1, 2025)
Illinois Supreme Court adopted a Policy on Artificial Intelligence (effective January 1, 2025) authorizing AI use by attorneys, judges, and court staff provided it complies with legal and ethical standards. The policy explicitly states that disclosure of AI use should not be required in a pleading, and does not impose mandatory CLE requirements; instead it supports ongoing education on AI and holds all users accountable for thoroughly reviewing AI-generated content before submission.
Technical detail
Illinois Supreme Court Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (effective Jan. 1, 2025). Companion ISBA AI Task Force Standing Committee resolution (June 21, 2024). Requires verification of AI-generated content, confidentiality compliance, and disclosure when required by court rules.
Who is protected: Illinois litigants and clients of Illinois-licensed attorneys
Who must comply: All Illinois-licensed attorneys and judges in Illinois state courts
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | IL |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-01-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-12-18 |
| Citation | Ill. Sup. Ct. Policy on AI (eff. Jan. 1, 2025) |
| Enforced by | Illinois Supreme Court; Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Attorney discipline; judicial discipline by Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board |
| Topics | consumer protection · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Illinois Supreme Court Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence ↗ |
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Related consumer protection rules elsewhere
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- Vermont Data Broker Law (H.211) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Arkansas Frank Broyles Act AI amendment — voice and likeness protection (2025) · In effect
- PA v. Character.AI (Fake Psychiatrist Chatbot) · Blocked / in litigation
- NAACP v. xAI (Colossus 2 Air Pollution) · Blocked / in litigation
- RI Therapy Chatbot Ban (2026) · In effect
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