HB 3237

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 21, 2025.

TRAFFICKING VICTIMS-DEFENSE.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-3237
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2025-03-21
Summary

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."

Sponsor
Jennifer Sanalitro
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-03-21 Status in_committee
2025-03-21 Latest Action 3/21/2025 - House:
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