HB3851

SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING

Complete·8/15/25

Expands definition of bullying to include cyber-bullying involving digital replicas created by AI.

HB3851 amends the Illinois School Code to expand the definition of bullying to include cyber-bullying involving the posting or distribution of a digital replica created using generative artificial intelligence. The bill defines "digital replica" as an electronic representation of a person's voice, image, or likeness created using technology. The expanded definition of cyber-bullying takes effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

117 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 31, 2025

11:00 AM

Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee Hearing

May 14, 2025

2:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date July 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0338