Bill Status of HB 5468   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  TRAFFICKING VICTIMS-DEFENSE

House Sponsors
Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro, Nicole La Ha, Brad Stephens, Jeff Keicher, Tony M. McCombie, Brandun Schweizer and Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/6-3.1 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person is not engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or a Class A misdemeanor or in a place where the person does not have a right to be if the person is engaged in the activity or in the place due to the person's status as a trafficking victim. Provides that a person must prove the person's status as a trafficking victim by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that the person may provide clear and convincing evidence of the person's status as a trafficking victim through testimony at trial. Defines "trafficking victim" as a person subjected to the practices prohibited by the involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons statutes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2024HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  3/7/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  3/7/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  3/7/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  3/7/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  3/7/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  3/13/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  4/1/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  4/1/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/2/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/5/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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