HB1154

HUM RTS-RELIEF & PENALTIES

Introduced·1/9/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1154 expands relief for civil rights violations to include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life.

Illinois HB1154 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to allow plaintiffs to be awarded all forms of relief available in tort actions, including emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life. It also allows for punitive damages. The bill applies to complaints filed after December 1, 1987, while older complaints follow previous rules.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 26, 2025

House

To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee

Feb 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee