HB2061 Summary

• Extends the statute of limitations for employment discrimination charges under Article 2 of the Illinois Human Rights Act from 300 calendar days to 3 years after the alleged violation.

• Changes apply only to charges filed on or after the effective date of this amendatory act.

• Retains the existing 300-day filing deadline for other civil rights violations not covered by Article 2.

• Preserves dual-filing procedures with the EEOC, including tolling of the investigation timeline while EEOC proceedings are pending.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.