Illinois House Bill 5211: HUM RTS-EMPLOYMENT

Illinois · 104th session

What it does

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

Latest action

Referred to Rules Committee (2026-02-10)

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