IL SB1516

Changes the Illinois Human Rights Act procedures for filing and investigating civil rights violation charges, modifying requirements for respondent responses and investigations under Sections 7A-102 and 7B-102.

Makes respondent verification optional by changing "shall" to "may" require verified responses to charges, and allows Department to request responses within 60 days (Section 7A-102) or 30 days (Section 7B-102) rather than making responses mandatory.

Modifies investigation standards in Section 7A-102 to require investigations "sufficient to determine whether" allegations are supported by substantial evidence, rather than requiring "full" investigations.

Clarifies procedures for EEOC dual-filing charges, including timelines for Department action after EEOC determinations and complainant options for requesting Department review of EEOC findings.

Changes language regarding deemed admissions from "shall be deemed admitted" to "may be deemed admitted" when allegations are not timely denied by respondents.