HB5482 Summary

• Amends the Unified Code of Corrections Section 5-5-3 to add a new offense category (EE) prohibiting probation, periodic imprisonment, or conditional discharge for Class 1 felony violations of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (human trafficking).

• Requires mandatory minimum imprisonment for Class 1 felony human trafficking convictions with no option for probation or conditional discharge.

• Allows fines and restitution to be imposed in conjunction with the mandatory imprisonment term for human trafficking offenses.

• Establishes human trafficking as a serious felony offense subject to mandatory prison sentencing under Illinois criminal law.