House Sponsors: SCHAKOWSKY-RONEN. Short description: HUMAN RTS-SEXUAL ORIENTATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Human Rights Act. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as requiring any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to give preferential treatment or other affirmative action based on sexual orientation. Provides that discrimination against a person because of his or her sexual orientation constitutes unlawful discrimination under the Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation to engage in blockbusting in real estate because of the present or prospective entry of persons with a particular sexual orientation into the vicinity. Defines "sexual orientation". FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. Human Rights) Total fiscal impact would be $114,916. FISCAL NOTE, CORRECTED (Dpt. Human Rights) No change from previous note. JUDICIAL NOTE, H-am 1 The bill would neither decrease nor increase the need for the number of judges in the state. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status