IL HB5390

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations from inquiring about or using felony convictions in hiring, promotion, and employment decisions if more than 10 years have elapsed since conviction or release from incarceration.

Applies the 10-year restriction to persons sentenced to probation or conditional discharge (rather than imprisonment) and to those released from incarceration, without regard to parole or mandatory supervised release periods.

Allows State agencies, local governments, school districts, and private organizations to request and use sealed felony conviction information when required by State or federal law for criminal background checks evaluating employee qualifications and character.

Permits employers to obtain and use other evidence showing a person actually engaged in the conduct for which they were convicted, even if the felony conviction itself cannot be considered after 10 years.

Maintains existing protections against employer use of arrest records and criminal history information that has been expunged, sealed, or impounded under the Criminal Identification Act.