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A licensed Illinois broker is found to have engaged in discriminatory conduct in violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Beyond civil liability under fair housing law, what additional consequence can the broker face?

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D) Disciplinary action against the broker's license by IDFPR, including suspension or revocation, because discriminatory conduct constitutes a violation of Illinois licensing standards.

Under the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000, IDFPR has authority to discipline a licensee — including suspending or revoking the license — for conduct that violates the Illinois Human Rights Act or federal fair housing laws. Discriminatory conduct is therefore not only a civil fair housing matter; it independently triggers licensing consequences. Sponsoring brokers also face supervision-related liability if they fail to adequately train or oversee affiliated licensees.

Answer Options
A
No additional consequences, because fair housing law and licensing law operate in entirely separate legal systems with no overlap.
B
Only a mandatory fair housing education requirement, with no risk to the broker's license.
C
Criminal prosecution under federal law only, with no action available under Illinois licensing statutes.
D
Disciplinary action against the broker's license by IDFPR, including suspension or revocation, because discriminatory conduct constitutes a violation of Illinois licensing standards.

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