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HB3237Introduced in the House

TRAFFICKING VICTIMS-DEFENSE

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Introduced by Jennifer Sanalitro, District 48

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person is not engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or a Class A misdemeanor or in a place where the person does not have a right to be if the person is engaged in the activity or in the place due to the person's status as a trafficking victim. Provides that a person must prove the person's status as a trafficking victim by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that the person may provide clear and convincing evidence of the person's status as a trafficking victim through testimony at trial. Defines "trafficking victim" as a person subjected to the practices prohibited by the involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons statutes.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

July 23, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

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