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IL HB5468
Bill
Status
Failed
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Sanalitro
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 6-3.1 to the Criminal Code of 2012 to create an affirmative defense for trafficking victims engaged in criminal conduct
- Provides that a person is not engaged in felony or Class A misdemeanor conduct if their actions or presence in a location resulted from their status as a trafficking victim
- Requires the person to prove their status as a trafficking victim by clear and convincing evidence, which may be established through trial testimony
- Defines "trafficking victim" as a person subjected to involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons as prohibited by existing statutes
Legislative Description
TRAFFICKING VICTIMS-DEFENSE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/5/2024
Judiciary - Criminal4/2/2024
Rules4/1/2024
Judiciary - Criminal3/5/2024
Rules2/9/2024
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