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IL HB1154

IL HB1154
HUM RTS-RELIEF & PENALTIES


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Introduced
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that a plaintiff may be awarded all forms of relief available in tort actions, including but not be limited to, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life. Provides that a plaintiff may also be awarded punitive damages.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to expand the types of relief available to plaintiffs who successfully prove a civil rights violation. Currently, the law allows for various remedies such as cease and desist orders, actual damages, reinstatement, and attorneys' fees. The proposed changes would allow plaintiffs to be awarded all forms of relief typically available in tort actions, which specifically includes compensation for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life. Additionally, the bill would permit plaintiffs to seek punitive damages, which are monetary awards intended to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct and deter similar actions in the future. These expanded remedies would provide individuals who have experienced discrimination with more comprehensive legal recourse and potentially more significant financial compensation for the harm they have suffered. By broadening the available relief, the bill aims to strengthen civil rights protections and create stronger incentives for compliance with anti-discrimination laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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