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HB 5179·IL·house

PRIVACY-NEURAL DATA-DEVICES

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Anne Stava
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 27, 2026

Summary

The Protection of Neural Data Act obliges any non‑medical person or organization that uses or facilitates neural devices to publicly post user agreements and disclose health risks. It bans storing, retaining, or sharing a person’s neural data without that person’s consent and mandates deletion within 30 days if consent is withdrawn. Violations are a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a civil presumption of at least $10,000 in damages for unauthorized transfers.

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