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Lehane Drives Illinois AI Audit Bill, Echoes CA, NY

5/21/2026

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  • Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s U.S. affairs officer, is heading a “reverse federalism” campaign to shape state AI regulation.
  • He helped California and New York adopt AI transparency rules that align with OpenAI’s preferences.
  • Lehane is now targeting Illinois, where a bill requiring mandatory AI audits must pass by May 31.
  • He hopes the California-New York-Illinois model will pressure Congress to adopt federal AI standards.