IL HB0103

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to define "anti-Semitism" as a perception of Jewish people expressed as hatred or rhetorical and physical manifestations directed toward Jewish individuals, property, community institutions, or religious facilities.

Requires institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education to treat discrimination motivated by anti-Semitism in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race.

Specifies that anti-Semitic discrimination includes calling for harm to Jews, making false or demonizing allegations about Jews or Jewish control, accusing Jews of responsibility for wrongdoings, denying the Holocaust, questioning Jewish loyalty, and certain criticisms of the State of Israel including demonization, double standards, or delegitimization.

Clarifies that ordinary criticism of Israel similar to criticism of other countries is not considered anti-Semitic under this law.

Preserves First Amendment protections and ensures the provisions do not conflict with federal or state discrimination laws.