Illinois Department of Human Rights Issues Proposed Rules on AI Notice Requirements in Employment Decisions - JD Supra
Illinois proposes rules requiring employers using AI in hiring to notify candidates about the use of automated employment decision tools (AEDTs), conduct bias audits, and provide public disclosures. The rules expand on existing Illinois law (HB 3773) and align with NYC Local Law 144.
Aforeworn detected this change in the AI in Hiring & Employment Screening space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Enterprise employers, staffing firms, HR-tech vendors, and background screening providers operating in Illinois or using AI for hiring decisions affecting Illinois candidates. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Rules are proposed; final adoption expected within 6-12 months. Compliance should begin immediately to meet potential effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors AI in Hiring & Employment Screening continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed rules specify notice requirements for AEDTs: candidates must be informed within 30 days of AI use in hiring decisions, and employers must publish annual bias audit summaries.
Who it affects
Enterprise employers, staffing firms, HR-tech vendors, and background screening providers operating in Illinois or using AI for hiring decisions affecting Illinois candidates.
What you must do
Review and update candidate notice procedures, conduct or commission bias audits for AEDTs, and prepare public disclosures.
Deadline
Rules are proposed; final adoption expected within 6-12 months. Compliance should begin immediately to meet potential effective dates.
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