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Creates the Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act. Provides that certain violations of the following federal Acts constitute a violation of the Act: the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Education Amendments of 1972; the Civil Rights Act of 1964; or other federal statutes prohibiting…
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Creates the Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act. Provides that certain violations of the following federal Acts constitute a violation of the Act: the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Education Amendments of 1972; the Civil Rights Act of 1964; or other federal statutes prohibiting discrimination under a program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Provides that whoever injures another by a violation of the Act is liable for each and every offense for all remedies available at law, including, but not limited to various damages in an amount no less than $4,000, and attorney's fees, costs, and expenses. Allows a court to grant as relief any permanent or preliminary negative or mandatory injunction, temporary restraining order, order of declaratory judgment, or other relief. Allows claims for a violation of the Act to be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction. Provides that nothing limits any enforcement authority under the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that the State waives sovereign and Eleventh Amendment immunity for any violation of the Act. States legislative findings and purpose.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee · House Immigration & Human Rights
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 011-000-000 · House Immigration & Human Rights
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
