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IL SB3340

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Graciela Guzman

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act (also known as Kiki's Law), establishing the right for all individuals in Illinois to wear protective medical equipment such as face masks, respirators, gloves, and face shields in any place of public accommodation without disclosing health status.

  • Prohibits discrimination against individuals wearing protective medical equipment, including denial of service, eviction from premises, harassment to remove equipment, employment termination, and provision of unequal services or accommodations.

  • Protects against retaliation for exercising the right to wear protective equipment or reporting violations, with prohibited actions including intimidation, denial of future service, pay reduction, and disciplinary measures.

  • Provides exceptions allowing temporary removal of equipment for law enforcement security checks, identity verification for age-restricted purchases (alcohol, tobacco, firearms), and financial institution customer identification.

  • Excludes ski masks and balaclavas from the definition of protective medical equipment; places the burden on operators to prove any claimed "undue hardship" exemption.

Legislative Description

PROTECTIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Last Action

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Rights2/25/2026
Assignments2/25/2026
Human Rights2/17/2026
Assignments2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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