HB5068

IDHR PROCEDURAL CHANGES

Chamber Passed·4/14/26

Illinois HB5068 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to modify procedures for handling civil rights violations.

Illinois HB5068 introduces procedural changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act. It mandates that if the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issues a right to sue notice, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) must issue a Departmental right to sue notice. The bill outlines timelines for complainants to file complaints with the Human Rights Commission or initiate civil actions in circuit court. It also details the process for opting out of IDHR investigations, conducting investigations, and holding conciliation conferences.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 14
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Immigration & Human Rights Committee Hearing

Mar 19

2:00 PM

House Immigration & Human Rights Committee Hearing

History

May 22

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026