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HB 5211

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

HUM RTS-EMPLOYMENT.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-5211
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-02-10
Summary

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it a civil rights violation, unless required by applicable security regulations established by the federal government or the State, for an employer to include a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other material that an applicant must have a driver's license unless both of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the employer reasonably expects driving to be one of the bona fide job functions for the position; and (2) the employer reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation is not comparable in travel time or cost to the employer. Provides that an alternative form of transportation includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: using a taxi or ride hailing service, carpooling, bicycling, walking, or public transportation

Sponsor
Maurice A. West, II
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-10 Status in_committee
2026-02-10 Latest Action 2/10/2026 - House:
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