Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Eliminates language providing that questions of credibility shall be considered by the Department of Human Rights in determining whether there is substantial evidence that a civil rights violation has been committed. Provides that review of certain decisions of the Director of Human Rights shall be conducted by the Human Rights Commission, rather than the Chief Legal Counsel of the Department. Provides that a civil action arising under the Employment Article or the Additional Civil Rights Violations Article of the Act may be commenced 180 days after the filing of a charge with the Department, regardless of the Department's findings, if any. In provisions authorizing a civil action under the Employment Article, Real Estate Transactions Article, or Additional Civil Rights Violations Article, provides that the plaintiff or the defendant may demand a trial by jury. Effective January 1, 2006, except some provisions are effective immediately.
Sponsored bills
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the continuation of prior laws.
Amends the Interagency Board for Children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and have an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Act's short title.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning grants for preschool education programs.
Amends the Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning information brokers.
Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Departments of Public Aid and Human Services.
Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.