SB2078 - 104th General Assembly

HUMAN RIGHTS-GENDER IDEOLOGY
Last Action
2/06/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
410 ILCS 35/Act rep.
775 ILCS 5/1-103from Ch. 68, par. 1-103
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism Act. Requires the Secretary of State to implement changes to require all Illinois-issued identification documents to reflect the holder's sex as defined in the Act. Requires all State agencies to remove or change their forms and communications to reflect the changes in the Act. Requires the Department of Human Rights to issue guidance to ensure the freedom to express the binary nature of sex and the right to single-sex space in workplaces. Requires the Department of Human Rights to prioritize investigation and litigation to the right and freedoms identified and created under the Act. Provides that the Act takes priority over and supersedes any other State law or rule that appears to or purports to be in conflict with the Act. Makes other changes. Repeals the Equitable Restroom Act. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to delete "gender-related identity" from the definition of "sexual orientation."
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
2/06/2025 Senate First Reading
2/06/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments