Provides public policy to prevent discrimination based on family responsibilities.
Defines family responsibilities as an employee's actual or perceived provision of care of a family member and includes family responsibilities n the definition of harassment.
Provides that it is a civil rights violation any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to base conditions of employment on the basis of family responsibilities.
Makes it a civil rights violation for anyone to conspire to retaliate against a person because he/she opposed discrimination believed to be based on family responsibilities.
Legislative History
On Feb. 7, 2023, bill introduced in the House; on Apr. 19, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 24, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 23, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 25, 2024, House concurred with amendments; bill passed both chambers.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Aug. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
On Aug. 9, 2024, ILL LEG governor singed bill as Act 103-0797, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
