Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Edly-Allen’s landmark AI safety law to address catastrophic risks, increasing transparency signed by governor

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, July 06, 2026 10:39 AM

051426CM1364 R CHICAGO – Senator Mary Edly-Allen’s landmark law, the first of its kind in the country, was signed into law, aiming to establish safety standards and transparency requirements for the largest artificial intelligence (AI) developers.

“This bipartisan law is about putting responsible safeguards in place before a preventable catastrophe occurs. Illinois has an opportunity to lead the nation by setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability and public safety,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “While artificial intelligence holds extraordinary promises from curing disease to transforming scientific research, we have a responsibility to confront the catastrophic risks associated with the systems.”

Edly-Allen: Illinois chooses investment over chaos

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, June 01, 2026 03:16 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Following the Senate’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) released the following statement:

“While the Trump Administration is gutting federal funding and creating chaos to those who depend on social services and federal programs such as food assistance, Medicaid and other lifesaving programs, Illinois is choosing a different path – one that invests in her people. One that strengthens communities and protects working families.

Edly-Allen’s critical AI safety measure to address catastrophic risks, increasing transparency heads to governor

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, May 27, 2026 06:40 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Senator Mary Edly-Allen’s landmark measure to establish safety standards and transparency requirements for the largest artificial intelligence developers has passed both the Senate and House and now awaits final approval from the governor.

“This measure is about putting responsible safeguards in place before a preventable catastrophe occurs. Illinois has an opportunity to lead the nation by setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability and public safety,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “While artificial intelligence holds extraordinary promises from curing disease to transforming scientific research, we have a responsibility to confront the catastrophic risks associated with the systems.”

Edly-Allen advances critical AI safety measure to address catastrophic risks, increasing transparency

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, May 21, 2026 02:26 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Senator Mary Edly-Allen advanced legislation Thursday to establish safety standards and transparency requirements for the largest artificial intelligence developers as AI systems become increasingly integrated into critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and public safety operations.

“Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly and is like the ‘Wild Wild West’ with little to no guardrails in place. This bill balances the great promise of AI with its possible peril,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “This measure is about putting responsible safeguards in place before a preventable catastrophe occurs. Illinois has an opportunity to lead the nation by setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability and public safety.”

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