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HB2979 - 104th General Assembly

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-PROCEDURES
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Will Guzzardi
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
775 ILCS 5/7A-102from Ch. 68, par. 7A-102
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Changes the procedure for charges alleging a violation of the Act in employment, financial credit, public accommodations, education, and other civil rights violation. Tolls the 2-year statute of limitation for filing a charge with the Department of Human Rights or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if extended by an enforceable tolling or standstill agreement between the parties. Changes the procedure and time periods for an aggrieved party to respond to review the EEOC's determination of a charge or a pending motion to reconsider the determination. Provides that if the aggrieved party files a complaint with the Human Rights Commission or commences a civil action, the aggrieved party shall notify the Department that a complaint has been filed and serve a copy of the complaint on the Department on the same date that the complaint is filed with the Commission or in circuit court. Repeals the requirement that the aggrieved party notify the Department that a civil action has been filed by serving a copy of the complaint on the chief legal counsel of the Department within 21 days from the date that the complaint in court. Provides that if the aggrieved party files a complaint with the Commission, the aggrieved party may not commence a civil action later in circuit court. Provides that the changes made to the amendatory Act apply to changes filed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025 House Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/12/2025 House To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee