Chicago AI police report ban (proposed, O2026-0024089)
Chicago, IL — Ordinance Introduced to Prohibit Use of Artificial Intelligence in Writing Police Reports and Law Enforcement Records (O2026-0024089, March 18, 2026)
Chicago, IL · Chicago, IL, O2026-0024089 (introduced Mar. 18, 2026; proposed Mun. Code s.2-84-530)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Chicago Police Department (if enacted)
- Enforced by
- City of Chicago
A proposed Chicago ordinance from Ald. Matt Martin would ban the use of artificial intelligence to write police reports or other law enforcement records, by adding a new section to the city code chapter on the Police Department. It was introduced March 18, 2026 and sent to the Committee on Police and Fire, where it has not had a hearing or vote.
Who is protected: People named in Chicago police reports and criminal defendants
Legal detail
Chicago, IL, O2026-0024089 — amends Mun. Code ch. 2-84 by adding s.2-84-530 to 'prohibit use of artificial intelligence in creating written police reports or law enforcement records' (eLMS title). Introduced 2026-03-18, referred to Committee on Police and Fire; status 4-In Committee as of 2026-10-10. Ordinance text not reviewed: scope (e.g., treatment of AI transcription, Axon Draft One-type tools), definitions, and penalties unknown.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chicago, IL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Citation | Chicago, IL, O2026-0024089 (introduced Mar. 18, 2026; proposed Mun. Code s.2-84-530) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Not stated in the eLMS record |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Bill text | O2026-0024089 — Chicago City Clerk eLMS |
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