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Introduced
02/09/2017
02/09/2017
In Committee
05/17/2017
05/17/2017
Crossed Over
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Passed
05/22/2017
05/22/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/11/2017
08/11/2017
Introduced Session
100th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a violation for an employer to impose as a condition of obtaining or retaining employment any term or condition that requires a person to violate or forgo a sincerely held practice of his or her religion including the wearing of any attire, clothing, or facial hair in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from imposing any terms or conditions on employees that would require them to violate or forgo a sincerely held religious practice, including the wearing of attire, clothing, or facial hair in accordance with their religion. The bill provides that employers must make reasonable accommodations for such religious practices unless the employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the business. The bill also includes provisions related to employers' notice requirements and the ability of the Department to investigate and enforce violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (17)
Jacqueline Collins (D)*,
Theresa Mah (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Jaime Andrade (D),
Daniel Biss (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
William Davis (D),
Mary Flowers (D),
Robyn Gabel (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Linda Holmes (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Emil Jones (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Juliana Stratton (D),
Litesa Wallace (D),
Kathleen Willis (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0100 (on 08/11/2017)
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