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HB5386Introduced in the House

HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT

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Introduced by Will Guzzardi, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that in the Articles governing employment, financial credit, and public accommodations it is a civil rights violation to use criteria or methods including practices, policies, and groups of practices or policies that has the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination prohibited under the Act. Changes the definition of "unlawful discrimination" to mean discrimination against a person, whether by purpose or effect, because of his or her actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in the Act.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  7. Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  11. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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