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IL HB5394
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Olickal
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit landlords from using credit scores or credit history to deny rental applications when the applicant receives a housing subsidy
- Applies to recipients of local, state, or federal housing subsidies including housing choice vouchers, permanent supportive housing program placements, and rapid rehousing subsidies
- Classifies using credit history to reject subsidized housing applicants as source-of-income discrimination, which is already a civil rights violation under Illinois law
- Introduced by Rep. Kevin John Olickal in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)
Legislative Description
HUM RTS-CREDIT SCORES
Last Action
Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Immigration & Human Rights3/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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