Illinois Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act (HB 4762)

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Overview

Protects individual digital voice and likeness in contracts. Contract provisions for digital replica use are unenforceable unless the contract includes specific description of intended uses and the individual was represented by legal counsel or a labor union.

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

  • Consent required

    Obtain consent. Get explicit permission from individuals before collecting or using their data with AI.

    Obligation explainer: Consent

Enforcement and penalties

Contract provisions rendered unenforceable. Civil remedies available.

This regulation includes a private right of action, which means individuals can file lawsuits directly. This significantly increases litigation risk.

Legislative history

How this law got here

  1. Latest

    effective

    Notification deadline for existing contracts with unenforceable terms

  2. signed

    Governor Pritzker signs

    Earliest

Source

Read the full text

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4762&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=155863&SessionID=112&GA=103

Last verified: April 9, 2026

Always verify current language and amendments at the official source.

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