Edly-Allen's landmark AI safety law to address catastrophic risks, increasing transparency signed by governor
CHICAGO — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen’s landmark law, the first of its kind in the country, was signed into law, aiming to establish safety standards and transparency requirements for the largest artificial intelligence (AI) developers.
“This bipartisan law is about putting responsible safeguards in place before a preventable catastrophe occurs. Illinois has an opportunity to lead the nation by setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability and public safety,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “While artificial intelligence holds extraordinary promises from curing disease to transforming scientific research, we have a responsibility to confront the catastrophic risks associated with the systems."
Aquino leads measure to increase accessibility for hospital financial assistance
SPRINGFIELD — To address the pervasive issue of medical debt and support underinsured and uninsured patients, a new law led by State Senator Omar Aquino will streamline the application process for hospital financial assistance.
“While families navigate health issues, they should not have to endure the added stress of undergoing a confusing financial assistance application process,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “With federal cuts to Medicaid threatening the health care of millions, financial concerns will only worsen, forcing more people to forgo care and leading to more expensive medical costs down the road.”
Guzmán bill protecting Illinoisans from losing their homes over medical debt becomes law
SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Graciela Guzmán’s bill to protect those burdened by health care debt from having a lien placed on their home during a health care debt collection has been signed into law.
“No one should have to fear losing their home because they got sick,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “For too long, hospitals have been allowed to use medical debt to threaten the stability of working families. Illinois should never allow that debt to become a tool for taking away someone’s home. Today we put an end to one of the most harmful debt collection practices in our state.”
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