HUMAN RTS-PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
Summary
Amends the Public Accommodations Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act. In the definition of "place of public accommodation", deletes the existing examples and inserts language listing private entities that are considered public accommodations for purposes of the Article if the operations of the entities affect commerce. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to deny or refuse full and equal enjoyment of goods of any place of public accommodation. Refers to "disability" (rather than "handicap") in some parts of the Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2005
Last action Feb 3, 2005
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8
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Committee
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Feb 1, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John A. Fritchey
DDemocratic
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