Emanuel Welch

D / legiscan House / IL

AI Bills Sponsored

HB1700

Illinois HB1700, sponsored by Rep. Ann Williams and enacted as Public Act 104-0477, requires wind, solar, and battery storage projects seeking High Impact Business tax benefits to be built under project labor agreements. It also revamps rules for distributed energy storage rebates, virtual power plants, utility data sharing, and state authority to override local siting denials for clean energy facilities. This bill contains no AI-specific provisions.

Renewable Energy DevelopmentBattery Energy StorageElectric Utilities

Last action: Jun 26, 2026

IllinoisPassed Chamber

High Risk

HB4248

Illinois HB4248, the Algorithmic Pricing Prohibition Act, would ban 'surveillance pricing,' where companies use a shopper's personal data (browsing history, location, past purchases) to set individualized prices. Introduced by Rep. Maura Hirschauer with 40+ co-sponsors, it has passed one chamber and would let the Attorney General fine violators up to $50,000 per violation.

E-commerce and RetailTravel and HospitalityRide-share and Delivery Platforms

Last action: May 22, 2026

IllinoisPassed Chamber

Medium Risk