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IL SB0318

Bill

Status

Passed

8/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Andy Manar

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act to require employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and licensing agencies to comply with federal genetic nondiscrimination laws including GINA, the ADA, Title VII, FMLA, OSHA, and related statutes.

  • Prohibits employers from soliciting, requiring, or purchasing genetic tests or information as a condition of employment, and bars them from affecting employment terms or terminating employees based on genetic information.

  • Forbids employers from using genetic information in workplace wellness programs unless employees provide written authorization, with results disclosed only in aggregate form that does not identify specific employees.

  • Adds protection against employer penalties for employees who decline to disclose genetic information or refuse to participate in programs requiring such disclosure.

  • Establishes limited exceptions allowing genetic testing for workers' compensation claims, law enforcement DNA analysis for quality control, and workplace genetic monitoring for toxic substance exposure when proper notice and authorization are provided.

Legislative Description

REGULATION-TECH

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0396

8/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce5/15/2017
Rules5/9/2017
Executive3/9/2017
Assignments1/24/2017

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