Senate Bill 315

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 315, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, modeled after similar legislation in California and New York. The bill imposes transparency and accountability requirements on large AI models generating over $500 million annually, including reporting catastrophic risks and incidents. The law aims to establish a de facto national standard, with Illinois, California, and New York representing 40% of the U.S. AI market.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 315, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, which targets the most powerful AI companies in the country.

Ohio economists are divided on the effectiveness of Senate Bill 315, which aims to reduce Medicaid fraud through measures like payment suspensions, enhanced penalties, and electronic verification. Some economists believe the reforms could yield fiscal savings, while others argue the administrative costs may outweigh benefits. The bill, awaiting Governor Mike DeWine’s signature, also sparks debate over potential impacts on access for vulnerable populations.

Oregon education officials recommend repealing 11 compulsory school attendance statutes and replacing them with rules measuring attendance as a performance growth indicator. The proposal aims to address high absenteeism rates, with lawmakers to review recommendations during the 2027 legislative session.

Illinois lawmakers are advancing multiple bills to regulate AI, including requirements for transparency reports, consumer data opt-outs, and safeguards in schools and ticketing. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign Senate Bill 315, which mandates third-party risk assessments for large AI developers.