HUMAN RIGHTS-REMEDIES

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Extends the date to file a charge from 300 calendar days to 3 years for an alleged violation under the Act except for the Real Estate Transactions Article. Authorizes the Human Rights Commission to award damages under the Act that are recognized under Illinois tort law and punitive damages if the allegations of the violation under the Act meet the evidentiary requirements under Illinois law for an award of punitive damages. Exempts action under the Real Estate Transactions Article.

Every action

43 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. May 20, 2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
2. May 23, 2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3. May 23, 2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-039-000
4. May 23, 2024SenatePassed Both Houses
5. Jun 21, 2024SenateSent to the Governor
6. Aug 9, 2024SenateGovernor Approved
7. Aug 9, 2024SenateEffective Date January 1, 2025
8. Aug 9, 2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0973

Roll calls

6 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.

• Mike SimmonsD Primary sponsor · District 7
• Curtis J. Tarver, IID Floor sponsor · District 25