Rep. Amy L. Grant excused from vote on SB3777, targeting discrimination under Illinois Human Rights Act

Rep. Amy L. Grant (R-47th) was listed as excused during the vote on SB3777, legislation seeking to deter discrimination under the Illinois Human Rights Act, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The Illinois House approved the measure with a 72-38 vote.

The bill's summary states: "HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT."

The following explanation is based on the bill text and may interpret certain parts to clarify the legislation.

SB3777, also known as the Civil Rights Safeguard Act, modifies the Illinois Human Rights Act by directing its provisions to be interpreted broadly and exemptions as narrowly as possible to prevent discrimination. It broadens the definition of "unlawful discrimination" to include practices based on a person’s actual or perceived protected traits, regardless of intentionality. The law clarifies “criteria or methods,” making it a civil rights violation in employment, credit, lending, and public accommodation fields to apply policies or practices that result in discrimination, unless necessary for a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory objective and no less discriminatory method is available.

SB3777 was recorded as 'Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed'.

Grant earned a BS from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.

A member of the Republican Party, Grant was elected to the Illinois House in 2023 representing the 47th District, succeeding Deanne Mazzochi.

Legislation in Illinois moves through a step-by-step legislative process: introduction in either chamber, committee review, floor debate, and chamber voting before heading to the governor for final action. The General Assembly meets biennially, and while many bills are introduced every session, only a smaller number become law after completing all required steps.