SB2487 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to make the Department of Human Rights' fact-finding conference discretionary rather than mandatory.
SB2487 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act by changing the procedures for handling civil rights charges. It makes the Department of Human Rights' fact-finding conference discretionary rather than mandatory. The bill provides that if a complainant opts out of the investigation within 60 days of receiving notice, the Department must cease its investigation and the complainant can file a civil action. The bill also details the process for notifying parties, responding to charges, and conducting investigations.
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