Illinois § 5-102

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-102.

Civil Rights Violations: Public Accommodations. It is a civil rights violation for any person on the basis of unlawful discrimination to: (A) Enjoyment of Facilities, Goods, and Services. Deny or refuse to another the full and equal enjoyment of the facilities, goods, and services of any public place of accommodation; (B) Written Communications. Directly or indirectly, as the operator of a place of public accommodation, publish, circulate, display or mail any written communication, except a private communication sent in response to a specific inquiry, which the operator knows is to the effect that any of the facilities of the place of public accommodation will be denied to any person or that any person is unwelcome, objectionable or unacceptable because of unlawful discrimination; (C) Public Officials. Deny or refuse to another, as a public official, the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantage, facilities or privileges of the official's office or services or of any property under the official's care because of unlawful discrimination. (Source: P.A. 95-668, eff. 10-10-07.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-102

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-102 cover?

Section 5-102 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 5-102?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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How does Illinois § 5-102 apply to my situation?

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