SB 2994 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

GENETIC PRIVACY-NEUROTECH

Summary
Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Adds legislative findings. Defines "neurotechnology" and "neurotechnology data". Prohibits insurers from using genetic testing or neurotechnology data (rather than only genetic testing) for nontherapeutic purposes or underwriting, with limited exceptions. Prohibits employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and licensing agencies from requesting, requiring, or using neurotechnology data in employment decisions, subject to specified exceptions. Adds new provisions governing confidentiality, consent, privacy policies, and security requirements for entities collecting neurotechnology data. Regulates disclosure to government agencies and sets conditions for clinical research. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
9
Amendments
1
May 22, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Rachel Ventura
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