Bill Title: 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 obscene material inaccessible. Permits the blocking capability to be deactivated. Provides a remedy if non-obscene material is blocked. Imposes a fee upon devices for which blocking capability is disabled. Permits the collection of opt-in fees for products that make Internet content available. Authorizes the Attorney General or a consumer to seek damages. Provides that fees shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue. Specifies the purposes for which, subject to appropriation, the fees may be used. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to include this Act within the list of Acts subject to the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB5039 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2018-02-14	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB5039

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