SB2994 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GENETIC PRIVACY-NEUROTECH
Last Action
2/18/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 513/5  
410 ILCS 513/10  
410 ILCS 513/20  
410 ILCS 513/25  
410 ILCS 513/27 new  
410 ILCS 513/40  
410 ILCS 513/50  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Executive
2/18/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media