Illinois HB2471 mandates ethics training for state officials and employees, recognizing completion of this training as fulfilling other harassment.

HB2471 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require ethics training for state officials and employees. Successful completion of this training fulfills other training requirements for harassment and discrimination prevention, including those under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The training must cover definitions and examples of sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, and harassment, as well as reporting options and consequences of violations.

Illinois HB2471 mandates ethics training for state officials and employees, recognizing completion of this training as fulfilling other harassment.

HB2471 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require ethics training for state officials and employees. Successful completion of this training fulfills other training requirements for harassment and discrimination prevention, including those under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The training must cover definitions and examples of sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, and harassment, as well as reporting options and consequences of violations.