Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying and cyber-bullying, provides that bullying includes posting or distributing sexually explicit images. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the term "cyber-bullying" includes the posting or distribution of a digital replica by electronic means. Defines "artificial intelligence", "digital replica", and "generative artificial intelligence". Effective July 1, 2026.
House Floor Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, but changes the definitions of "artificial intelligence", "digital replica", and "generative artificial intelligence" to have the same meaning as in the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the definition of "cyber-bullying" also includes the posting or distribution of an unauthorized digital replica by electronic means if the positing or distribution creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of "bullying". Deletes the definition of "generative artificial intelligence". Defines "unauthorized digital replica" as the of a digital replica of an individual without the consent of the depicted individual. Effective July 1, 2026.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2: Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the definition of "cyber-bullying" also includes the posting or distribution of an unauthorized digital replica by electronic means if the posting or distribution creates any of the effects enumerated in the definition of "bullying". Deletes the definition of "generative artificial intelligence". Defines "unauthorized digital replica" as the of a digital replica of an individual without the consent of the depicted individual. Effective July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 105 ILCS 5/27
Engrossed: 105 ILCS 5/27
Enrolled: 105 ILCS 5/27