Fair Housing
The Illinois Human Rights Act covers which of the following that the federal Fair Housing Act does NOT?
ARace and color
BFamilial status
CMarital status and sexual orientation✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
The Illinois Human Rights Act provides additional protected classes beyond the federal Fair Housing Act, including marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and unfavorable military discharge status. The federal act covers race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.
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