Date	Chamber	Action
4/5/2024	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Human Trafficking Order of Protection Act. Provides that the following persons may bring an action under the Act: (1) a person who is a victim of human trafficking regardless of the relationship between the victim and the trafficker; or (2) a person on behalf of a minor child or an adult who has been the victim of human trafficking. Establishes procedures on how to commence actions for human trafficking, including independently, in conjunction with another civil proceeding, or in conjunction with a delinquency petition or a criminal prosecution. Establishes further procedures in relation to filing fees and dismissal and consolidation. Provides that the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts may adopt rules to establish a pilot program to allow for electronic filing of petitions for temporary orders of protection and issuance of orders by audio-visual means. Establishes the applicability of the rules of civil procedure including venue, objections, and summons. Provides for specified remedies.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2024	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
2/9/2024	House	First Reading
2/9/2024	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/5/2024	House	Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/6/2024	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
3/7/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
3/7/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
3/7/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
3/7/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
3/7/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
3/13/2024	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
4/5/2024	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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