SB3677

SB3677 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to modify procedures for handling civil rights violations.

SB3677 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to change procedures for handling civil rights violations. It mandates that the Department of Human Rights must, within 10 days of a charge being filed, serve a copy of the charge on the respondent and notify all parties of the complainant's right to opt out of the investigation within 60 days to commence an action in circuit court. The bill also allows for a Departmental right to sue notice to be issued after 60 days have elapsed, enabling the complainant to file in the Human Rights Commission or commence a civil action in circuit court.