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IL SB2329
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Julie Morrison
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Requires massage establishments to display sexual misconduct prevention and response policies visibly to customers, with fines up to $500 per day for non-compliance.
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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