HB 3499 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

HUMAN RTS-DISCRIMINATION-RACE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act. Provides that "race" includes traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. Provides that, with respect to places of public accommodation, the Department of Human Rights has jurisdiction over the denial or refusal of the full and equal enjoyment of (rather than the denial of access to) facilities, goods, or services.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 19, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 16, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
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Feb 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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