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IL SB3616

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mattie Hunter

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) in Illinois
  • Expands the definition of "race" under the Illinois Human Rights Act to include traits associated with race, specifically hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists
  • Prohibits discrimination based on natural hair and protective hairstyles in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas covered by the Illinois Human Rights Act
  • Amends public accommodation provisions to clarify that denial or refusal of full and equal enjoyment of facilities, goods, or services constitutes a civil rights violation

Legislative Description

HUMAN RTS-DISCRIMINATION-RACE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1102

6/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/9/2022
Immigration & Human Rights4/6/2022
Rules4/5/2022
Immigration & Human Rights3/7/2022
Rules2/17/2022
Human Rights2/1/2022
Assignments1/19/2022

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