Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4855 — HUMN RTS-CREDIT HISTORY

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 it is the public policy of this State to prevent discrimination in employment based on credit history and that it is a civil rights violation for any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to inquire into or to use a prospective employee's or employee's credit history as a basis to refuse to hire or to act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or terms, privileges, or conditions of employment. Sets forth certain exceptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  2. Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  3. Motion Prevailed

  4. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Jack D. Franks

  5. Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

Sponsors

  • Jack D. Franks · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jack D. Franks

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

civil-rights labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4855 do?
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is the public policy of this State to prevent discrimination in employment based on credit history and that it is a civil rights violation for any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to inquire into or to use a prospective employee's or employee's credit history as a basis to refuse to hire or to act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or terms, privileges, or conditions of employment. Sets forth certain exceptions.
Who sponsors HB 4855?
HB 4855 is sponsored by Jack D. Franks.
What is the current status of HB 4855?
This bill died with 96th 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.
Where can I track HB 4855?
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