House Sponsors: BRUNSVOLD-FORBY-FOWLER-LYONS,JOSEPH-DAVIS,STEVE, DAVIS,MONIQUE, MITCHELL,BILL, O'CONNOR, JONES,JOHN AND BOST. Senate Sponsors: BURZYNSKI-MADIGAN,L Short description: HUMAN RIGHTS-MOTORCYCLISTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for any person to restrict an individual's access or admission to, or usage of, a place of public accommodation solely because the individual operates a motorcycle. Does not prohibit a person from restricting an individual's access or admission to, or usage of, a place of public accommodation because the individual's conduct poses a risk to the health, safety, or property of another. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Human Rights) The Department anticipates no fiscal impact to its operation if HB 1039 passes. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 775 ILCS 5/5-102 Adds reference to: New Act Deletes everything. Creates the Motorcyclist Public Accommodation Act. Prohibits any person from restricting an individual's access to, admission to, or use of a place of public accommodation solely because the individual operates a motorcycle. Provides that a violation is a petty offense and also provides for civil penalties. Provides that the Act does not prohibit a person from restricting an individual's access to, admission to, or use of a place of public accommodation because the individual's conduct poses a risk to the health, safety, or property of another. GOVERNOR'S AMENDATORY VETO MESSAGE Recommends that the short title of the Act be changed from the Motorcyclist Public Accommodation Act to the Public Accommodation Act. In addition to prohibiting discrimination solely because an individual operates a motorcycle, further recommends that the Act should also prohibit discrimination solely because of an individual's sexual orientation. Defines "sexual orientation". Provides that the Act should not be construed to give any preferential treatment or special rights. Eliminates the criminal penalty. Last action on Bill: BILL DEAD-AMENDATORY VETO Last action date: NOV-15-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status