Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 3949 — HUMAN RTS-DISCRIMINATION-RACE

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that "race" includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. Provides that "protective hairstyles" includes, but is not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, locks, and twists.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer

  2. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3949 do?
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that "race" includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. Provides that "protective hairstyles" includes, but is not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, locks, and twists.
Who sponsors HB 3949?
HB 3949 is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat) and Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer.
What is the current status of HB 3949?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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