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Which of the following correctly identifies protected classes recognized under Illinois fair housing law that are NOT included in the federal Fair Housing Act?

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A) Illinois adds ancestry, age 40 and older, marital status, source of income, immigration status, order of protection status, military status, and arrest record beyond the federal baseline.

Under 775 ILCS 5/3-102, the Illinois Human Rights Act recognizes numerous protected classes in housing that exceed the federal Fair Housing Act's seven categories. These include ancestry, age 40 and older, marital status, military status, source of income, immigration status, order of protection status, and arrest record, among others.

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A
Illinois adds ancestry, age 40 and older, marital status, source of income, immigration status, order of protection status, military status, and arrest record beyond the federal baseline.
B
Illinois does not add any protected classes beyond the seven recognized under the federal Fair Housing Act.
C
Illinois adds only source of income and marital status as protected classes beyond the federal baseline.
D
Illinois adds only immigration status and arrest record, and these protections apply solely to rental transactions.

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