Illinois AI Video Interview Act: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Illinois Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (820 ILCS 42)
What is Illinois AI Video Interview Act?
In force since 1 January 2020, the Act requires employers that use AI to analyse video interviews of applicants for Illinois-based positions to notify applicants, explain how the AI works and what characteristics it evaluates, obtain consent, limit sharing of videos, and delete videos on request within 30 days; a 2022 amendment requires employers relying solely on AI to decide who gets an in-person interview to report demographic data annually.
Who does it apply to?
Employers using AI analysis of video interviews for positions based in Illinois.
- Sectors
- Employment and HR
- AI use cases
- AI in hiring and employment
- Risk categories
- Transparency obligations
When do the requirements apply?
2020-01-01: effective; 2022-01-01: demographic reporting amendment effective.
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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820 ILCS 42 Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act
Illinois General Assembly · 1 Jan 2020 · Tier 1 source
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.