HB2979

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-PROCEDURES

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2979 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to change procedures for filing and investigating charges of civil rights violations.

HB2979 modifies the Illinois Human Rights Act by altering the procedures for filing and investigating charges of civil rights violations. It changes the time limits for filing charges, the process for reviewing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determinations, and the options available to complainants after the Department of Human Rights issues its report. The bill also specifies the conditions under which the Department may dismiss a charge or adopt the EEOC's determination.

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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

Mar 12, 2025

House

To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee