Illinois § 6-101
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-101.
Additional civil rights violations under Articles 2, 4, 5, 5A, and 6. It is a civil rights violation for a person, or for 2 or more persons, to conspire to: (A) Retaliation. Retaliate against a person because that person has: (i) opposed or reported conduct that the person reasonably and in good faith believes to be prohibited under Articles 2, 4, 5, 5A, and 6; (ii) made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Act; or (iii) requested, attempted to request, used, or attempted to use a reasonable accommodation as allowed by this Act; (B) Aiding and Abetting; Coercion. Aid, abet, compel, or coerce a person to commit any violation of this Act; (C) Interference. Wilfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the Commission or one of its members or representatives or the Department or one of its officers or employees. (Source: P.A. 102-233, eff. 8-2-21; 102-362, eff. 1-1-22; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-472, eff. 8-1-24; 103-797, eff. 1-1-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6-101
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-101 cover?
Section 6-101 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 § 6-101?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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