HB2909

HUMAN RTS-LANGUAGE CITIZENSHIP

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on citizenship, primary language, or immigration status.

The Illinois Human Rights Act is amended to prohibit discrimination on the basis of citizenship, primary language, or immigration status. It defines "citizenship" as being a born U.S. citizen, a naturalized U.S. citizen, or a U.S. national. "Primary language" refers to a person's preferred language for communication. The bill outlines civil rights violations, including denial of services, varying loan terms, and refusing to issue credit cards based on these factors.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 19

House

To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee