HB 5376 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

HUMAN RIGHTS-ACTIONS

Summary
Amends the Circuit Court Actions Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that an aggrieved respondent may commence a civil action in an appropriate circuit court not later than 2 years after the occurrence or termination of an alleged civil rights violation or breach of a conciliation or settlement agreement entered into to obtain appropriate relief with respect to the alleged civil rights violation or breach. Provides that in a civil action pursuant to election, if the court finds that a civil rights violation has not occurred, the court may grant all attorney's fees and remittance of any monetary relief that was awarded during settlement by the Human Rights Commission.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2020 Last action Feb 18, 2020
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Feb 18, 2020
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Referred to Rules Committee
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