HB5211 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HUM RTS-EMPLOYMENT
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
775 ILCS 5/2-102  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it a civil rights violation, unless required by applicable security regulations established by the federal government or the State, for an employer to include a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other material that an applicant must have a driver's license unless both of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the employer reasonably expects driving to be one of the bona fide job functions for the position; and (2) the employer reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation is not comparable in travel time or cost to the employer. Provides that an alternative form of transportation includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: using a taxi or ride hailing service, carpooling, bicycling, walking, or public transportation
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee