HB5386

HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to expand protections against discrimination.

The bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to strengthen protections against discrimination. It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, or unfavorable discharge from military service. It also prohibits the use of criteria or methods that have the effect of subjecting individuals to unlawful discrimination, unless they are necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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

Mar 27

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 25

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal