Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB5386      — HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  5. Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5386      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB5386     ?
HB5386      is sponsored by Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), and Michelle Mussman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5386     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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