HB3563 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB3563

Introduced 2/17/2023, by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

20 ILCS 1370/1-80 new

Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Provides that the Department of Innovation and Technology shall establish the Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force investigate and provide a report on generative artificial intelligence software and natural language processing software. Sets forth the members to serve on the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall hold at least 5 meetings, and specifies the format and the location of those minimum amount of meetings. Provides for additional responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides that the Department of Innovation and Technology shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall provide a report to the Governor and the General Assembly covering the Task Force's investigation into generative artificial intelligence software and natural language processing software and the Task Force's additional responsibilities.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Department of Innovation and Technology Act is amended by adding Section 1-80 as follows:

(20 ILCS 1370/1-80 new)

Sec. 1-80. Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force.

(a) As used in this Section, "Task Force" means the Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force established by this Section.

(b) The Department shall establish the Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force. The Task Force shall investigate and provide a report on generative artificial intelligence software and natural language processing software.

(c) The Task Force shall be composed of all of the following members:

(1) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as a co-chairperson.

(2) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(3) One member appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as a co-chairperson.

(4) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

(5) The Director of Innovation and Technology, or his or her designee.

(6) The State Superintendent of Education, or his or her designee.

(7) The Chair of the Board of Higher Education, or his or her designee.

(8) The Executive Director of the Board of Higher Education, or his or her designee.

(9) Two teachers recommended by a statewide teachers association, appointed by the Governor.

(10) Two principals recommended by a statewide principals association, appointed by the Governor.

(11) Two experts on cybersecurity, appointed by the Governor.

(12) Two experts on artificial intelligence, appointed by the Governor.

(13) Two members of statewide business associations, appointed by the Governor.

(14) Two members of statewide labor associations, appointed by the Governor.

(d) The Task Force shall hold at least 5 public meetings in a hybrid format, with both virtual and in-person options to attend. Of those required 5 meetings, one shall be held in Chicago, one shall be held in Springfield, one shall be held in the Metro East region, one shall be held in the Quad Cities region, and one shall be held in Southern Illinois.

(e) The responsibilities of the Task Force shall include all of the following:

(1) Recommendations for legislation or regulations to protect consumer information as it relates to this kind of AI.

(2) Model policies for schools to address AI use by students.

(3) Model policies for schools to address use of AI in the classroom.

(4) Use of AI to improve delivery of public services.

(5) Protecting civil rights and civil liberties of individuals and consumers as it relates to AI.

(6) Use of AI in the workforce and how this could affect employment levels, types of employment, and the deployment of workers.

(7) Challenges of AI for cybersecurity.

(8) Other topics related to generative artificial intelligence software and natural language processing software. that may arise from testimony or reports to the task force submitted by its members or the public.

(f) The Department shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force.

(g) The Task Force shall provide a report to the Governor and the General Assembly covering the Task Force's investigation into generative artificial intelligence software and natural language processing software and the Task Force's responsibilities under subsection (e).