DEPT OF HUMAN RTS-POWERS House SponsorsRep. Ann M. Williams 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 775 ILCS 5/7-101from Ch. 68, par. 7-101775 ILCS 5/8A-102from Ch. 68, par. 8A-102775 ILCS 5/10-101from Ch. 68, par. 10-101775 ILCS 5/10-105 new Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that the Department of Human Rights may petition and shall be permitted as a matter of right to intervene as a party in the proceeding if the Commission determines that: (i) the case involves matters of public interest or importance beyond the issues in the case; (ii) the Department has an interest different from one or more of the parties; (iii) the expertise of the Department makes it better suited to articulate a particular point of view; or (iv) the representation of the Department's interest by existing parties is or may be inadequate and the Department will or may be bound by an order or judgment in the action. Provides that the Department, as an intervenor, shall have all of the rights of an original party. Allows the Attorney General to intervene on behalf of the Department in a civil action filed by a complainant in State or federal court if the Department certifies that the case is of general public importance. Makes conforming changes. 2/11/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams 2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/17/2020HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee 6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die