HB4990

HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE

Chamber Passed·4/17/26

Illinois HB4990 mandates higher education institutions to adopt comprehensive policies on sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence.

Illinois HB4990 requires higher education institutions to create and implement comprehensive policies addressing sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. These policies must include definitions of consent, retaliation, and sexual harassment, and outline procedures for reporting incidents, providing survivor services, and handling complaints. Institutions must provide annual training for employees on these topics, ensuring a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 27

9:00 AM

Senate Higher Education Committee Hearing

May 20

9:00 AM

Senate Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Jun 1

House

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Jun 1

House

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee