Illinois lawmakers have passed what is being described as America’s strongest AI safety bill, according to WIRED. The legislation specifically targets major AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, requiring them to have third parties confirm they are following established safety standards.
According to WIRED, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has indicated he will sign the bill into law. The third-party verification requirement represents a significant regulatory step for AI companies operating in the state, moving beyond voluntary safety commitments to mandated external oversight.
The passage of this bill marks Illinois as a leader in state-level AI regulation in the United States. While the exact details of the safety standards and verification process have not been elaborated in the available reporting, the bill’s focus on external confirmation of safety practices distinguishes it from other existing state AI legislation.