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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Changes the procedure for charges alleging a violation of the Act in employment, financial credit, public accommodations, education, and other civil rights violation. Tolls the 2-year statute of limitation for filing a charge with the Department of Human Rights or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if extended by an enforceable tolling or standstill agreement between the parties. Changes the procedure and time periods for an aggrieved party to respond to review the EEOC's determination of a charge or a pending motion to reconsider the determination. Provides that if the aggrieved party files a complaint with the Human Rights Commission or commences a civil action, the aggrieved party shall notify the Department that a complaint has been filed and serve a copy of the complaint on the Department on the same date that the complaint is filed with the Commission or in circuit court. Repeals the requirement that the aggrieved party notify the Department that a civil action has been filed by serving a copy of the complaint on the chief legal counsel of the Department within 21 days from the date that the complaint in court. Provides that if the aggrieved party files a complaint with the Commission, the aggrieved party may not commence a civil action later in circuit court. Provides that the changes made to the amendatory Act apply to changes filed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to modify procedures for filing and investigating civil rights violation charges. The key changes include extending the statute of limitations for filing a charge if the parties have a tolling or standstill agreement, and adjusting the process for handling charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The bill clarifies that if a charge is filed with the EEOC within 300 calendar days (or within an extended filing period), it will be considered filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights on the same date. The bill also modifies the procedures for how the Department handles EEOC determinations, including new requirements for notifying parties and responding to EEOC findings. Additionally, the bill changes the notification requirements when a complainant files a complaint with the Human Rights Commission or initiates a civil action, removing the previous 21-day requirement for serving a complaint copy to the Department's legal counsel. The bill specifies that if a complainant files a complaint with the Commission, they cannot later commence a civil action in circuit court, and it applies to charges filed on or after the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2979&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2979.htm |
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