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Introduced
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
In Committee
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that "race", as used in the Employment and Elementary, Secondary, and Higher Education Articles, includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to specify that the term "race" as used in the Employment and Elementary, Secondary, and Higher Education Articles includes traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists. This change aims to provide broader protection against discrimination based on racial characteristics and hairstyles.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2562&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2562&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/SB/10100SB2562.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/SB/PDF/10100SB2562.pdf |
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