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IL HB5179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anne Stava-Murray

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Protection of Neural Data Act requiring nonmedical entities using neural devices to publicly post all user agreements and privacy terms on their websites and disclose health and safety risks to users
  • Prohibits covered entities from storing, retaining, or transferring an individual's neural data without explicit consent
  • Requires covered entities to delete all neural data within 30 days of consent withdrawal and instruct third-party recipients to do the same
  • Exempts licensed healthcare providers and licensed health care facilities using neural devices for medical purposes
  • Establishes violation as a Class 1 misdemeanor with fines up to $50,000 for pattern noncompliance, and creates civil cause of action with presumed damages of at least $10,000 for unauthorized data transfers

Legislative Description

PRIVACY-NEURAL DATA-DEVICES

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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