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IL SB2329

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Julie Morrison

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Massage Licensing Act to define "sexual misconduct" as making sexually demeaning comments, unnecessarily exposing clients, discussing sexual performance, or volunteering information about sexual problems or fantasies.

  • Requires massage establishment owners or managers to report to law enforcement if they know or reasonably suspect an employee committed sexual misconduct on the premises or while performing services; violations subject to fines up to $1,500 per unreported case or license suspension/revocation.

  • Increases penalties to fines up to $2,500 when the violator is 17 or older in a position of trust over a victim aged 13-17.

  • Requires massage establishments to display sexual misconduct prevention and response policies visibly to customers, with fines up to $500 per day for non-compliance.

  • Allows the Department to seek injunctive relief from circuit court upon second or subsequent violations, including prohibitions on owning/managing a massage establishment or employing licensed massage therapists.

Legislative Description

MASSAGE-SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/13/2018
Licensed Activities And Pensions1/30/2018
Assignments1/24/2018

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