IL Bar AI Standing Committee
Illinois State Bar Association — Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Mandatory CLE
IL · Ill. Sup. Ct. Policy on AI (eff. Jan. 1, 2025)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- January 1, 2025
- Applies to
- All Illinois-licensed attorneys and judges in Illinois state courts
- Enforced by
- Illinois Supreme Court; Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
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.
Who is protected: Illinois litigants and clients of Illinois-licensed attorneys
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | IL |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | December 18, 2024 |
| Citation | Ill. Sup. Ct. Policy on AI (eff. Jan. 1, 2025) |
| 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 |
| Agency page | Illinois Supreme Court Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence |
More AI rules in IL
- IL Digital Voice/Likeness Act · In effect
- IL WOPR (AI therapy ban) · In effect
- IL EO 2024-01 · In effect
- IL AI Video Interview Act (2019, first-in-nation) · In effect
- IL BIPA (2008, first-in-nation biometric law) · In effect
- ACLU v. Clearview AI · In effect
Related consumer protection rules elsewhere
- Missouri AI Therapy Chatbot Ban (SB 1019) · In effect
- 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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