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Illinois HB 3773 Effective — AI in Employment Now an IHRA Civil Rights Issue

Illinois HB 3773 took effect January 1, 2026. The amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act treats AI-driven employment discrimination as a civil rights violation enforceable through the Illinois Department of Human Rights complaint process. Employers using AI for recruitment, screening, promotion, or related decisions must provide notice and avoid disparate impact on protected classes.

Related: Illinois HB 3773 (AI in Employment Decisions)

Source: dhr.illinois.gov