HB2167 Summary

• Adds "formerly convicted person" as a protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act if the person has been granted protected class status by the Department of Human Rights.

• Formerly convicted persons may petition the Department for protected class status by meeting five conditions: complying with parole/probation terms, obtaining a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, being employed or enrolled in education, remaining conviction-free for 5 years, and completing all court-imposed sanctions.

• Allows exceptions to education and employment requirements for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities that prevent them from meeting those standards, as defined by Department rules.

• Department must adopt rules defining what constitutes disqualifying intellectual or developmental disabilities and who is qualified to diagnose such conditions.

• Protected class status can be revoked after notice and hearing if the person is subsequently convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than minor traffic offenses), initiated by petition from a State's Attorney, Attorney General, prosecutor, or the Department.