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Creates the Human Trafficking Order of Protection Act. Provides that the following persons may bring an action under the Act: (1) a person who is a victim of human trafficking regardless of the relationship between the victim and the trafficker; or (2) a person on behalf of a minor child or an adult who has been the victim of human trafficking. Establishes procedures on how to commence actions for human trafficking, including independently, in conjunction with another civil proceeding, or in conjunction with a delinquency petition or a criminal prosecution. Establishes further procedures in relation to filing fees and dismissal and consolidation. Provides that the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts may adopt rules to establish a pilot program to allow for electronic filing of petitions for temporary orders of protection and issuance of orders by audio-visual means. Establishes the applicability of the rules of civil procedure including venue, objections, and summons. Provides for specified remedies.
Introduced
Jan 29, 2025
Last Action
Jul 23, 2025
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 6 co
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher