Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Extends the date to file a charge from 300 calendar days to 3 years for an alleged violation under the Act except for the Real Estate Transactions Article. Authorizes the Human Rights Commission to award damages under the Act that are recognized under Illinois tort law and punitive damages if the allegations of the violation under the Act meet the evidentiary requirements under Illinois law for an award of punitive damages. Exempts action under the Real Estate Transactions Article.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Extends the date to file a charge from 300 calendar days to 3 years for an alleged violation under the Act except for the Real Estate Transactions Article.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2: Changes the statute of limitations from 3 years to 2 years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 775 ILCS 5/7, 775 ILCS 5/8
Engrossed: 775 ILCS 5/7
Enrolled: 775 ILCS 5/7
Public Act: 775 ILCS 5/7