IL HB4311

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create a new civil cause of action allowing any person harmed by the unlawful sale, distribution, promotion, or exhibition of obscene material to sue the responsible individual or entity

Prevailing plaintiffs may recover compensatory damages for actual harm suffered, plus reasonable attorney's fees

Civil actions must be filed within 5 years of discovering the violation or the resulting harm

Courts may grant injunctive relief to stop defendants from continuing to sell, distribute, or exhibit obscene material

Venue options include the county where the defendant resides, where the violation occurred, or where the plaintiff resides