IL SB0220

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to make the fact-finding conference optional rather than mandatory, allowing the Department to conduct one upon reasonable notice when requested.

Changes the timeline for the Attorney General to commence civil actions from "not later than 30 days after election is made" to "not later than 30 days after the entry of the administrative closure order by the Commission."

Adds "and housing" to the training program requirements for newly appointed commissioners, expanding the scope of discrimination issues covered in commissioner education.

Maintains the 100-day investigation and determination timeline for the Department, with failure to meet the deadline not depriving the Department of jurisdiction over charges.

Preserves existing procedures for charge filing (within one year), respondent response requirements (30 days), conciliation conferences, and complaint issuance based on substantial evidence findings.