HB1302Introduced in the House
VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Introduced by Ann Williams, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes a provision concerning motions to vacate convictions for offenses committed as a result of the defendants having been human trafficking victims. Defines the term "court proceeding" for purposes of a provision that sets forth retail loss prevention report and notice requirements. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. In the definition of "court proceeding", changes reference to "bond" to "pretrial release". Provides that timely notification shall include 7 days' notice of all court proceedings. Provides that for preliminary hearings and hearings regarding pretrial release or that alter the conditions of pretrial release only, if giving the victim 7 days' notice is impossible, fewer days may be timely, so long as the notice is provided as soon as practicable and in advance of the proceeding.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0173
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
8 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 31, 2025
117
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 006-003-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 006-003-000
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann M. Williams
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Criminal Law
Postponed - Criminal Law
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Postponed - Criminal Law
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Ann M. Williams
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Ann M. Williams
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 011-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 011-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 117-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0173
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