Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill requiring AI companies to undergo third-party safety audits, marking a significant step in AI regulation. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign the bill, which aims to hold major tech firms accountable for their safety practices. This legislation positions Illinois as a leader in AI safety, as federal regulations remain stagnant.
- ▪The Illinois House passed a bill mandating third-party audits for AI companies' safety practices.
- ▪Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the bill into law, emphasizing accountability for Big Tech.
- ▪Illinois' legislation would require independent auditors to verify compliance with safety standards, unlike previous self-regulation by AI companies.
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Maxwell ZeffBusinessMay 27, 2026 8:10 PMIllinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety BillThe bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign.Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday requiring frontier AI labs like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to have their safety practices audited by a third-party. If signed into law, AI safety experts tell WIRED it would be the nation’s leading check on the power of major AI companies.The bill, SB 315, now heads to governor JB Pritzker’s desk.
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