Discrimination Verified

Illinois Civil Rights Safeguard Act writes disparate-impact liability into the Human Rights Act

Jurisdiction: Illinois
Topic: Discrimination
Effective date: 2027-06-01
Who it covers: All Illinois employers, employment agencies and labor organizations
Status: Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

Effective June 1, 2027 per the General Assembly's Public Act page.

StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Illinois employers using screening criteria, tests or AI hiring tools. Review selection tools for adverse impact with counsel before June 2027. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-11-01T12:00-06:00

Official sources

www.ilga.gov
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/PublicActs/View/104-0744