Illinois AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (HB 4623)
In effect since
Overview
Clarifies that Illinois child pornography laws encompass AI-generated images of minors in sexual acts. AI-generated CSAM treated identically to non-AI CSAM under existing criminal statutes.
This is an AI-specific state law.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
AI categories covered
- Consumer-facing AI
- General purpose AI
Specific AI use cases:
- Content generation
What this requires you to do
Prohibited practices
Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.
Enforcement and penalties
Criminal felony penalties under existing child pornography statutes.
Legislative history
How this law got here
Latest
effectiveTakes effect
- signed
Signed by Governor Pritzker
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Source
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Last verified: April 9, 2026
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