IL SB1622

Removes protection for members of elected officials' immediate personal staffs from Illinois Human Rights Act coverage, leaving only elected public officials themselves exempt from the Act.

Expands the definition of "employee" to include unpaid interns under sexual harassment provisions, with specific requirements that interns receive educational benefits, do not displace regular employees, work under close supervision, and provide no immediate advantage to the employer.

Adds a new "Harassment" definition covering unwelcome conduct based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military discharge status, or citizenship status that substantially interferes with work performance or creates a hostile work environment.

Clarifies that "working environment" for harassment purposes is not limited to the physical location where an employee performs duties.

Defines "Citizenship Status" to include U.S. citizens, nationals, and persons born outside the United States who are not unauthorized aliens and are protected under federal immigration law.