IL HB2616 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-04-03 - Tabled
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act. Provides that it is unlawful to make available a device that makes content accessible on the Internet unless the product contains digital blocking capability that renders inaccessible a website displaying obscene material, defined under the Criminal Code of 2012, and, if sold to a minor, the digital blocking capability is active. Permits the blocking capability to be deactivated if certain steps are undertaken. Provides a remedy if non-obscene material is blocked. Imposes a nominal fee upon devices for which blocking capability is disabled to be remitted to a fund to help the State bear the costs of upholding community standards and of combating sex crimes. Permits retailers to charge a separate opt-in fee for profit. Authorizes the Attorney General or a consumer to seek damages. Provides affirmative defenses and exemptions. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to include the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act within the list of Acts subject to the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act. Effective one year after becoming law.

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Title

HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2019-04-03HouseTabled
2019-04-03HouseMotion Prevailed
2019-03-29HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2019-03-27HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
2019-03-27HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski
2019-03-27HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
2019-03-27HouseMotion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Amy Grant
2019-03-27HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
2019-03-26HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant
2019-03-26HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli
2019-03-26HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
2019-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
2019-03-25HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
2019-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn
2019-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski
2019-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
2019-03-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
2019-03-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
2019-03-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli
2019-03-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
2019-03-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
2019-03-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey
2019-03-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
2019-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
2019-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
2019-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
2019-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
2019-02-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
2019-02-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2019-02-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
2019-02-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
2019-02-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant
2019-02-26HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
2019-02-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
2019-02-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
2019-02-14HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2019-02-14HouseFirst Reading
2019-02-14HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Grant

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