SB0021 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to change the vote requirement for granting applications for rehearing from 6 Commission members to 3 Commission members in both Section 8A-103 and Section 8B-103.

• Applications for rehearing remain subject to a high bar, requiring a clear demonstration that the matter raises legal issues of significant impact or that Commission decisions are in conflict.

• Maintains existing procedures for exceptions, responses, oral arguments, remands, and Commission review of hearing officer recommended orders.

• Applies to both pending proceedings and those filed on or after the Act's effective date.

• Effective upon becoming law.