House Sponsors: MCKEON-MADIGAN,MJ-HOWARD-SCOTT-FANTIN, ACEVEDO, BOLAND, BURKE, CURRIE, DART, DAVIS,MONIQUE, ERWIN, FLOWERS, FRITCHEY, JONES,LOU, JONES,SHIRLEY, LANG, LOPEZ, RONEN, SANTIAGO, SCHAKOWSKY, SCHOENBERG, STROGER, TURNER,ART AND YOUNGE. Short description: HUMAN RTS-SEXUAL ORIENTATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Human Rights Act. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as requiring any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to give preferential treatment or other affirmative action based on sexual orientation. Provides that discrimination against a person because of his or her sexual orientation constitutes unlawful discrimination under the Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to engage in blockbusting in real estate because of the present or prospective entry of persons with a particular sexual orientation into the vicinity. Provides that the owner of an owner-occupied residential building with 4 or fewer units is not prohibited from making decisions regarding whether to rent to a person based upon that person's sexual orientation. Defines "sexual orientation". FISCAL NOTE (Human Rights Commission) There would be no fiscal impact on the Commission in FY98. If there is a 5% increase (as in Chicago/Cook County), the Comm. anticipates approximately 26 more complaints. For every 80 to 90 additional complaints, the Commission would need an addi- tional adminstrative law judge (ALJ), and for every 5 ALJs, one Assistant General Counsel, and for every 3 ALJs, a clerical support person. Total estimated for all additional staff would be between $89,000 and $92,000. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB1241 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. Human Services) Charges are expected to increase by $250,000 annually. JUDICIAL NOTE It has been determined that the bill would neither decrease nor increase the need for the number of judges in the state. HOME RULE NOTE HB 1241 does not preempt home rule authority. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE No fiscal effect on a single-family residence. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status