Capitolnewsillinois Illinois Law Addresses AI and Deepfake Cyberbullying in Schools
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- •Illinois House Bill 3851 expands protections against AI and deepfake cyberbullying.
- •The law allows school districts to intervene in cases of digital abuse.
- •Experts emphasize the importance of educating students on the impacts of cyberbullying.
Illinois House Bill 3851, effective July 2, 2026, expands cyberbullying protections to include AI and deepfake imagery. This law empowers school districts to intervene in cases involving manipulated media intended to harm students. The Champaign County Children's Advocacy Center supports the law, emphasizing the need for awareness of digital abuse. Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers highlighted that the legislation acknowledges evolving risks in the digital landscape. The law aims to educate children about the impacts of cyberbullying on mental health. It reflects a growing recognition of the dangers posed by technology in school environments. Schools are now tasked with developing guidelines to combat these new forms of bullying.
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