Bill Title: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Increases the penalties for trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and related offenses. For some Class X offenses, imposes a term of imprisonment of not less than 12 years and not more than 30 years. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that "sex offense" for registration purposes of the Act includes involuntary sexual servitude of a minor on and after January 1, 2019. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a victim of trafficking may bring a civil action against a person who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a human trafficking offense to recover actual damages sustained by the victim, court costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, and punitive damages determined by the court. Provides that an action commenced under the provision shall be filed within 10 years after the latest of the following events: (1) the final order in the related case; (2) the victim's emancipation from the defendant; or (3) the victim's 18th birthday.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die
[HB5079 Detail]
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| Introduced | 2018-02-14 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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