File #: 23-5590    Version: 1 Name: Human Rights Procedural Rules Proposed Changes
Type: Proposed Changes to Public Facing Rules and Regulations Status: Approved
File created: 10/27/2023 In control: Human Relations Committee
On agenda: 11/16/2023 Final action: 1/25/2024
Title: PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACING RULES AND REGULATIONS Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Summary: The following changes are proposed to align the Cook County Commission on Human Rights' Substantive and Procedural Rules with recent amendments to the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance: * Addition of Section 490.270 - Individual Right of Action; * Amendments throughout Part 500 to incorporate "bodily autonomy" protection; * Revised definition of "Unlawful Discrimination" to align with the Human Rights Ordinance; * Amendments throughout to use gender-neutral language; and, * Amendments throughout to increase Commission access and remove procedural barriers to filing complaints.
Indexes: JENNIFER KING, Executive Director, Department of Human Rights and Ethics
Attachments: 1. Human Rights Rules Proposed 1023

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACING RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

Department:  Department of Human Rights & Ethics

 

Summary: The following changes are proposed to align the Cook County Commission on Human Rights’ Substantive and Procedural Rules with recent amendments to the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance:

 

•                     Addition of Section 490.270 - Individual Right of Action;

•                     Amendments throughout Part 500 to incorporate “bodily autonomy” protection;

•                     Revised definition of “Unlawful Discrimination” to align with the Human Rights Ordinance;

•                     Amendments throughout to use gender-neutral language; and,

•                     Amendments throughout to increase Commission access and remove procedural barriers to filing complaints.

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