IL HB4850

Amends the Gender Violence Act (Public Act 93-416) to explicitly include domestic violence in the definition of "gender-related violence" by referencing the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act definition.

Creates new Section 11 establishing employer liability for gender-related violence committed by employees or nonemployees when employers encourage or assist through failure to supervise, train, or monitor; have prior knowledge of propensity for similar conduct but fail to take remedial measures; or fail to investigate or respond to complaints.

Clarifies that "employee" and "employer" have the same meaning as in Section 2-101 of the Illinois Human Rights Act, and "nonemployee" follows Section 2-102 of that Act.

Adds Section 25 prohibiting waiver of any Gender Violence Act provisions in dissolution of marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or custody agreements, declaring such waivers void and against public policy.

Updates statute of limitations language in Section 20 to include domestic violence (paragraph 2.5) alongside existing categories, maintaining 7-year limit for actions and extending to age 18 for minors.