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SB3777Introduced in the Senate

HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT

Passed

Introduced by Adriane Johnson, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to use criteria or methods that have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family responsibilities, work authorization status, arrest record, or conviction record, if (i) the respondent fails to demonstrate that the criteria or methods are job related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity or (ii) the respondent demonstrates that the criteria or methods are job related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity and the complainant demonstrates that the business necessity could be served by another employment practice that has a less discriminatory effect.. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for any financial institution, person who offers credit cards to the public, or any person in relation to public accommodations to use criteria or methods that have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family responsibilities, work authorization status, arrest record, or conviction record, if such criteria or methods are not necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest or if the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest could be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect. Allows the Department of Human Rights to consult with the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation or a financial institution's primary prudential regulator for purposes of investigating a charge involving a financial institution. Provides that nothing shall be construed to: prohibit the Department from investigating a charge involving a financial institution; or limit the authority of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or National Credit Union Administration to examine any financial institution. Defines "criteria or methods".

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0744

July 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026

41

Yes

14

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  6. Assigned to Judiciary

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  9. Postponed - Judiciary

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

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

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  14. Postponed - Judiciary

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  17. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  23. Postponed - Judiciary

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  26. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  28. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  31. Do Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  33. Second Reading

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026

  35. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  36. Third Reading - Passed; 038-020-000

  37. Arrived in House

  38. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  39. First Reading

  40. Referred to Rules Committee

  41. Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee

  42. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  43. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Slaughter

  44. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  45. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  47. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

  48. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  49. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  50. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  51. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  52. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  53. Do Pass / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 008-004-000

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  55. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  56. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  57. Second Reading - Short Debate

  58. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  59. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

  60. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  61. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  62. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Immigration & Human Rights Committee

  63. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 008-004-000

  64. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026

  65. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  66. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  67. 3/5 Vote Required

  68. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-038-000

  69. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  70. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - June 1, 2026

  71. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  72. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  73. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  74. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 041-014-000

  75. Senate Concurs

  76. Passed Both Houses

  77. Sent to the Governor

  78. Governor Approved

  79. Effective Date June 1, 2027

  80. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0744

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