HUMAN RIGHTS-ANTI-SEMITISM
Summary
Amends the Elementary, Secondary, and Higher Education Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Defines "anti-Semitism". Provides that an institution of elementary, secondary, or higher education commits a civil rights violation if it fails to treat anti-Semitism in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race. Describes anti-Semitism. Provides that nothing in the new provisions infringes on the constitutional protections for free speech or may be construed to conflict with federal or State discrimination laws.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2020
Last action Feb 7, 2020
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
7
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0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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