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IL HB3884

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jehan Gordon-Booth

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to expand the definition of "race" for purposes of employment (Article 2) and education (Article 5A) discrimination protections

  • Explicitly includes traits historically associated with race in the definition, specifically hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists

  • Modifies Section 1-103 of the Act, which contains general definitions used throughout the Human Rights Act

  • Introduced by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth during the 101st General Assembly (2019-2020)

Legislative Description

HUMAN RTS-DISCRIMINATION-RACE

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregory Harris

7/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Family Law2/11/2020
Judiciary - Civil2/4/2020
Rules10/17/2019

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