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SB3005Introduced in the Senate

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Introduced by Celina Villanueva, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that a plaintiff may be awarded all forms of relief available in tort actions, including but not be limited to, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life. Provides that a plaintiff may also be awarded punitive damages.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Judiciary

  5. Postponed - Judiciary

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  12. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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