SB3777 - 104th General Assembly

HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT
Last Action
6/01/2026 - Senate: Passed Both Houses
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
775 ILCS 5/1-101.2 new
775 ILCS 5/1-103from Ch. 68, par. 1-103
775 ILCS 5/2-103.5 new
775 ILCS 5/4-102from Ch. 68, par. 4-102
775 ILCS 5/4-103from Ch. 68, par. 4-103
775 ILCS 5/5-102from Ch. 68, par. 5-102
775 ILCS 5/6-103 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that in the Articles governing employment, financial credit, and public accommodations it is a civil rights violation to use criteria or methods including practices, policies, and groups of practices or policies that has the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination prohibited under the Act. Changes the definition of "unlawful discrimination" to mean discrimination against a person, whether by purpose or effect, because of his or her actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in the Act.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
775 ILCS 5/1-101.2 new
775 ILCS 5/6-103 new
Adds reference to:
775 ILCS 5/4-105 new
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to use criteria or methods that have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family responsibilities, work authorization status, arrest record, or conviction record, if (i) the respondent fails to demonstrate that the criteria or methods are job related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity or (ii) the respondent demonstrates that the criteria or methods are job related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity and the complainant demonstrates that the business necessity could be served by another employment practice that has a less discriminatory effect.. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for any financial institution, person who offers credit cards to the public, or any person in relation to public accommodations to use criteria or methods that have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family responsibilities, work authorization status, arrest record, or conviction record, if such criteria or methods are not necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest or if the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest could be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect. Allows the Department of Human Rights to consult with the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation or a financial institution's primary prudential regulator for purposes of investigating a charge involving a financial institution. Provides that nothing shall be construed to: prohibit the Department from investigating a charge involving a financial institution; or limit the authority of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or National Credit Union Administration to examine any financial institution. Defines "criteria or methods".
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
2/19/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
2/24/2026 Senate Assigned to Judiciary
2/25/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
2/25/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
3/11/2026 Senate Postponed - Judiciary
3/12/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/25/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
3/25/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
3/25/2026 Senate Postponed - Judiciary
3/26/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/26/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
3/30/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
4/09/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
4/14/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
4/15/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
4/15/2026 Senate Postponed - Judiciary
4/16/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
4/16/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
4/17/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/22/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/24/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
5/05/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
5/06/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
5/06/2026 Senate Do Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000
5/06/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
5/13/2026 Senate Second Reading
5/13/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026
5/15/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
5/20/2026 Senate Third Reading - Passed; 038-020-000
5/20/2026 House Arrived in House
5/20/2026 House Chief House Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
5/20/2026 House First Reading
5/20/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
5/21/2026 House Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
5/21/2026 House Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
5/21/2026 House Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Slaughter
5/21/2026 House Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
5/21/2026 House Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
5/21/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
5/21/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
5/25/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
5/26/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
5/26/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
5/26/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
5/27/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
5/27/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 008-004-000
5/27/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
5/27/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/27/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
5/27/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
5/27/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
5/29/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
5/29/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5/29/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
5/29/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
5/30/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 008-004-000
5/31/2026 House Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
6/01/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
6/01/2026 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
6/01/2026 House 3/5 Vote Required
6/01/2026 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-038-000
6/01/2026 Senate Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
6/01/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - June 1, 2026
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Adriane Johnson
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 041-014-000
6/01/2026 Senate Senate Concurs
6/01/2026 Senate Passed Both Houses