Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB3699      — CIVIL RIGHTS-REMEDIES

Last action — Referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Accountability Act. Provides that a person who claims to have suffered a deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities under the Illinois Constitution because of acts or omissions of a public body or person acting on behalf of a public body, under color of, or within the course and scope of the authority of a public body may maintain an action to establish liability and recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and injunctive relief. Provides that in any action filed under the Act, a public body or person acting on behalf of a public body does not enjoy the defense of qualified immunity for causing the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Illinois Constitution. Provides that if the plaintiff prevails in an action under the Act, the public body is liable for reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs. Provides that statutory immunities and limitations on liability, damages, or attorney's fees do not apply to claims brought under the Act. Provides that an action filed under the Act that is pending does not abate upon the death of the plaintiff or defendant. Provides that a judgment awarded under the Act against a person acting on behalf of a public body, under color of, or within the course and scope of the authority of the public body is to be paid by the public body. Provides that the State does not have sovereign immunity for itself or any of its political subdivisions against claims brought the Act. Provides that if there is any conflict between the Act and any other law of this State, the amendatory Act controls.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3699      do?
Amends the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Accountability Act. Provides that a person who claims to have suffered a deprivation of any rights, privileges or immunities under the Illinois Constitution because of acts or omissions of a public body or person acting on behalf of a public body, under color of, or within the course and scope of the authority of a public body may maintain an action to establish liability and recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and injunctive relief. Provides that in any action filed under the Act, a public body or person acting on behalf of a public body does not enjoy the defense of qualified immunity for causing the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Illinois Constitution. Provides that if the plaintiff prevails in an action under the Act, the public body is liable for reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs. Provides that statutory immunities and limitations on liability, damages, or attorney's fees do not apply to claims brought under the Act. Provides that an action filed under the Act that is pending does not abate upon the death of the plaintiff or defendant. Provides that a judgment awarded under the Act against a person acting on behalf of a public body, under color of, or within the course and scope of the authority of the public body is to be paid by the public body. Provides that the State does not have sovereign immunity for itself or any of its political subdivisions against claims brought the Act. Provides that if there is any conflict between the Act and any other law of this State, the amendatory Act controls.
Who sponsors SB3699     ?
SB3699      is sponsored by Graciela Guzmán (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3699     ?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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