HUM RTS-RELIEF & PENALTIES Senate SponsorsSen. Celina Villanueva, Laura Fine and Mike Simmons 3/27/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 775 ILCS 5/8A-104from Ch. 68, par. 8A-104Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that a plaintiff may be awarded all forms of relief available in tort actions, including but not be limited to, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life. Provides that a plaintiff may also be awarded punitive damages. 1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva 1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary 2/25/2026SenatePostponed - Judiciary 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 3/12/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/27/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments