POSITIVE ACTION ACT House SponsorsRep. Mary E. Flowers and Camille Y. Lilly Senate Sponsors(Sen. Christopher Belt-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Patricia Van Pelt, Mattie Hunter-Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and Adriane Johnson) 8/27/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0617 New Act10 ILCS 5/7-14.1from Ch. 46, par. 7-14.115 ILCS 310/18from Ch. 124, par. 11815 ILCS 410/18from Ch. 15, par. 45320 ILCS 30/2020 ILCS 105/4.01from Ch. 23, par. 6104.0120 ILCS 405/405-125was 20 ILCS 405/67.3120 ILCS 415/8b.3from Ch. 127, par. 63b108b.320 ILCS 620/3from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 100320 ILCS 665/13afrom Ch. 127, par. 200-33a20 ILCS 2310/2310-21320 ILCS 3990/9from Ch. 48, par. 260925 ILCS 130/1-2from Ch. 63, par. 1001-225 ILCS 130/1-4from Ch. 63, par. 1001-430 ILCS 535/80from Ch. 127, par. 4151-8050 ILCS 615/1050 ILCS 742/1055 ILCS 85/3from Ch. 34, par. 700365 ILCS 5/11-74.4-3from Ch. 24, par. 11-74.4-365 ILCS 5/11-74.6-1065 ILCS 110/1070 ILCS 210/23.1from Ch. 85, par. 1243.170 ILCS 210/26from Ch. 85, par. 124670 ILCS 810/14from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 641770 ILCS 1505/16afrom Ch. 105, par. 333.16a70 ILCS 2605/11.3from Ch. 42, par. 331.370 ILCS 3205/9from Ch. 85, par. 600970 ILCS 3210/4070 ILCS 3615/2.02from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.0270 ILCS 3615/2.14from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.1470 ILCS 3615/3A.05from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.0570 ILCS 3615/3B.05from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.05105 ILCS 5/10-23.5from Ch. 122, par. 10-23.5105 ILCS 5/24-12from Ch. 122, par. 24-12110 ILCS 205/9.21from Ch. 144, par. 189.21230 ILCS 5/12.1from Ch. 8, par. 37-12.1230 ILCS 5/20from Ch. 8, par. 37-20230 ILCS 10/5.1from Ch. 120, par. 2405.1230 ILCS 10/7from Ch. 120, par. 2407230 ILCS 10/7.11620 ILCS 65/27775 ILCS 5/1-101.1775 ILCS 5/1-102from Ch. 68, par. 1-102775 ILCS 5/1-103from Ch. 68, par. 1-103775 ILCS 5/2-105from Ch. 68, par. 2-105775 ILCS 5/2-106775 ILCS 5/7-101from Ch. 68, par. 7-101775 ILCS 5/7-105from Ch. 68, par. 7-105775 ILCS 5/7-105afrom Ch. 68, par. 7-105a775 ILCS 5/10-102from Ch. 68, par. 10-102815 ILCS 710/4from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 754 Creates the Positive Action Act. Provides that each State agency and employer shall take positive action when it reasonably believes such action is necessary to rectify discrimination or a disadvantage towards persons having a protected characteristic. Allows for favorable consideration in the process of recruitment or promotion for persons having a protected characteristic. Provides that each State agency and employer shall have a duty of equality in relation to employment and its employees. Specifies further requirements concerning the duty of equality. Requires each State agency to perform an internal examination for the existence of eugenics-inspired policies, and issue an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Requires each State agency to take positive action and implement strategies and programs to eliminate and prevent any disparities created by discriminatory administrative rules, policies, and procedures. Provides for the adoption of rules. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to contravene any federal law or requirement regarding affirmative action or its application to State law. Makes conforming changes for the purpose of changing references from "affirmative action" to "positive action". Defines terms.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:New Act10 ILCS 5/7-14.115 ILCS 310/1815 ILCS 410/1820 ILCS 30/2020 ILCS 105/4.0120 ILCS 405/405-125was 20 ILCS 405/67.3120 ILCS 415/8b.320 ILCS 620/320 ILCS 665/13a20 ILCS 2310/2310-21320 ILCS 3990/925 ILCS 130/1-225 ILCS 130/1-430 ILCS 535/8050 ILCS 615/1050 ILCS 742/1055 ILCS 85/365 ILCS 5/11-74.4-365 ILCS 5/11-74.6-1065 ILCS 110/1070 ILCS 210/23.170 ILCS 210/2670 ILCS 810/1470 ILCS 1505/16a70 ILCS 2605/11.370 ILCS 3205/970 ILCS 3210/4070 ILCS 3615/2.0270 ILCS 3615/2.1470 ILCS 3615/3A.0570 ILCS 3615/3B.05105 ILCS 5/10-23.5105 ILCS 5/24-12110 ILCS 205/9.21230 ILCS 5/12.1230 ILCS 5/20230 ILCS 10/5.1230 ILCS 10/7230 ILCS 10/7.11620 ILCS 65/27775 ILCS 5/1-101.1775 ILCS 5/1-102775 ILCS 5/1-103775 ILCS 5/2-105775 ILCS 5/2-106775 ILCS 5/7-101775 ILCS 5/7-105775 ILCS 5/7-105a775 ILCS 5/10-102815 ILCS 710/4Adds reference to:20 ILCS 405/405-101 new20 ILCS 405/405-123 new20 ILCS 405/405-124 new20 ILCS 415/8b.4from Ch. 127, par. 63b108b.4Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides requirements concerning Positive Action towards addressing systemic racism and barriers to increase workforce diversity in State employment. Requires each State agency to establish the goal of increasing diversity on interview panels in order to increase State employment opportunities provided to women, minority persons, and specified other persons. Provides further requirements concerning State agency interview panel diversity. Requires the Department of Central Management Services to increase State employment career counseling opportunities for individuals who are in arrears on their child support payments. Requires the Department to dedicate staff to consult with individuals and organizations informed on the subject of non-payment of child support to develop plans for the most effective career counseling opportunities for these individuals. Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that candidates who are alleged to have attempted deception or fraud in connection with an examination shall be afforded the opportunity to appeal and provide information to support their appeal which shall be considered when determining their eligibility as a candidate for employment. Makes further changes concerning the jurisdiction of the Department of Central Management Services with respect to selection and tenure on the basis of merit and fitness. Effective January 1, 2022. 2/19/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers 2/22/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/22/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/16/2021HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee 3/24/2021HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 015-010-000 4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/21/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/21/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/22/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/22/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-042-000 4/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 4/23/2021SenateArrive in Senate 4/23/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 27, 2021 4/28/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/28/2021SenateFirst Reading 4/28/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 4/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 5/3/2021SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt 5/4/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/10/2021SenateAssigned to Judiciary 5/12/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt 5/12/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/14/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/18/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/19/2021SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 007-000-000 5/19/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2021 5/20/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/20/2021SenateSecond Reading 5/20/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2021 5/20/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 5/21/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/25/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/26/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 5/27/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 5/27/2021HouseArrived in House 5/27/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/28/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary E. Flowers 5/28/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Labor & Commerce Committee 5/30/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-011-000 6/1/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 076-036-000 6/1/2021HouseHouse Concurs 6/1/2021HousePassed Both Houses 6/30/2021HouseSent to the Governor 8/27/2021HouseGovernor Approved 8/27/2021HouseEffective Date January 1, 2022 8/27/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0617