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Illinois passed SB 315, requiring frontier AI developers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to submit to independent third-party audits verifying their safety practices. Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign the bill, which seeks to replace self-assessment with external verification—likely by Big Four firms or specialist evaluators such as the AI Evaluator Forum. Advocates call the law a model for federal policy and a fix for companies “grading their own homework,” while major AI firms have publicly backed the framework. The move underscores mounting state-level pressure as Congress stalls on comprehensive national AI regulation.
State-level mandate for independent audits changes compliance expectations for frontier AI developers and sets a potential model for federal policy. Tech teams must prepare for external scrutiny of safety practices and incident reporting requirements.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-28 17:38:13
Illinois lawmakers passed SB 315, a sweeping AI safety bill that would require major AI firms to submit public safety plans, annual reports on third-party safety testing, and rapid reporting of critical safety incidents (72 hours, or 24 hours for imminent risk). Governor J.B. Pritzker intends to sign the bill. OpenAI and Anthropic publicly supported the measure, saying it reflects existing safety practices and can set a baseline, while critics warn it could advantage large firms and compel exposure of sensitive systems to auditors. The law may rely on Big Four auditors for independent testing, reigniting debate over whether states or federal government have the expertise to audit frontier models.
Illinois passed SB 315, a landmark AI safety bill requiring major AI firms to submit public safety plans, annual reports on third-party safety testing, and rapid reporting of critical incidents (72 hours, or 24 if imminent risk of death or serious harm). Governor J.B. Pritzker intends to sign the bill. OpenAI and Anthropic publicly supported the law, framing it as codifying safety practices and creating a baseline, while critics warn it could favor large firms that can meet auditing demands. The state may rely on big accounting firms for audits, raising questions about auditor expertise and exposing tensions between state regulation and federal priorities under the Trump administration.
Illinois’ legislature passed SB 315, a bill that would require frontier AI labs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to undergo third-party audits of their safety practices; Governor J.B. Pritzker has signaled he will sign it. The law targets gaps in existing state rules by mandating independent verification that companies adhere to their own safety commitments, potentially using Big Four auditors or specialist groups like the AI Evaluator Forum. Sponsors and advocates say Illinois is creating a model for federal policy and closing a loophole where companies effectively ‘grade their own homework.’ Major AI firms have publicly endorsed the bill, framing it as a framework for transparency, incident reporting, and accountability.
Illinois lawmakers passed SB 315, a bill requiring frontier AI labs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to undergo third-party audits verifying adherence to their own safety standards; Governor JB Pritzker said he plans to sign it. The law would make Illinois the most stringent U.S. state regulator by mandating independent verification rather than self-assessment, complementing existing disclosure rules in California and New York. Supporters see state action as a testing ground for federal policy and expect audits to be handled by Big Four firms or specialists in the AI Evaluator Forum. The move highlights growing political pressure on major AI companies as Congress stalls on national AI legislation.