Michael Halpin

D / legiscan Senate / IL

AI Bills Sponsored

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

HB4725

WORKER PROTECTION UNIT

Last action: May 20, 2026

IllinoisIntroduced

High Risk

SB2906

Illinois Senator Ram Villivalam introduced SB2906, which would let rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft, etc.) unionize and collectively bargain with rideshare companies over pay, benefits, and deactivation policies. The bill creates a state-supervised sectoral bargaining system run by the Illinois Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor, with antitrust immunity for the resulting agreements.

Rideshare and Transportation Network CompaniesGig Economy PlatformsFood and Package Delivery

Last action: Jan 27, 2026

IllinoisEnacted

Medium Risk

HB1312

POW MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Last action: Dec 9, 2025

IllinoisEnacted

Low Risk

SB2437

This Illinois healthcare bill (SB2437), sponsored by Senator Omar Aquino and enacted as Public Act 104-0009, overhauls multiple Medicaid provisions including doula access at hospitals, a new certification pathway for family caregivers of medically fragile children, nursing home staffing penalty adjustments, and expanded coverage for various services. It has no AI or technology regulation component whatsoever.

HospitalsNursing Homes and Long-Term CareHome Health Agencies

Last action: Jun 16, 2025

IllinoisEnacted

Medium Risk