---
type: "Bill"
title: "CRIM CD-SOLICIT SEXUAL ACT"
description: "Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes provision that it is an affirmative defense to a charge of solicitation of a sexual act with a person who is under the age of 18 or who is a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability that the accused reasonably believed the person was of the age of 18 years or over or was not a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability at the time of the act giving rise to the charge. Provides that solicitation of a sexual act from a person who is under the age of 18 or whom the solicitor of the sexual act reasonably believes to be under the age of 18 is a Class 4 felony."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "102nd"
identifier: "HB 4593"
citation: "Illinois HB 4593 (102nd)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Chris Bos", "Dan McConchie"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 85
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-01-18"
last_action: "2022-05-27"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/fae1848f-0983-4cca-8fd2-38d587efe2b5"
source_url: "https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4593&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=138377&SessionID=110&GA=102"
source_hash: "149ac060ddb25cabccef93772ea89f8f814cbaf6f60e7d32d27ee6fcde7d0159"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---

# Illinois HB 4593 (102nd) — CRIM CD-SOLICIT SEXUAL ACT

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes provision that it is an affirmative defense to a charge of solicitation of a sexual act with a person who is under the age of 18 or who is a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability that the accused reasonably believed the person was of the age of 18 years or over or was not a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability at the time of the act giving rise to the charge. Provides that solicitation of a sexual act from a person who is under the age of 18 or whom the solicitor of the sexual act reasonably believes to be under the age of 18 is a Class 4 felony.

## Version chain

The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.

1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB4593.pdf)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB4593eng.pdf)
3. **House Amendment 001** (committee substitute) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB4593ham001.pdf)
4. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](https://ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB4593enr.pdf)

## Votes

- Third Reading — **110–0** (pass) · lower
- Third Reading — **54–0** (pass) · upper

## Sponsors

- Chris Bos — primary (person)
- Dan McConchie — primary (person)
- Adam Niemerg — cosponsor (person)
- Amy Elik — cosponsor (person)
- Amy Grant — cosponsor (person)
- Andrew S. Chesney — cosponsor (person)
- Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar — cosponsor (person)
- Avery Bourne — cosponsor (person)
- Blaine Wilhour — cosponsor (person)
- Bradley Stephens — cosponsor (person)
- Brian W. Stewart — cosponsor (person)
- Carol Ammons — cosponsor (person)
- Chris Miller — cosponsor (person)
- Craig Wilcox — cosponsor (person)
- Dale Fowler — cosponsor (person)
- Dan Brady — cosponsor (person)
- Dan Caulkins — cosponsor (person)
- Dan Ugaste — cosponsor (person)
- Daniel Swanson — cosponsor (person)
- Darren Bailey — cosponsor (person)
- Dave Severin — cosponsor (person)
- Dave Syverson — cosponsor (person)
- David A. Welter — cosponsor (person)
- David Friess — cosponsor (person)
- Deanne M. Mazzochi — cosponsor (person)
- Donald P. DeWitte — cosponsor (person)
- Frances Ann Hurley — cosponsor (person)
- Jackie Haas — cosponsor (person)
- Jason Plummer — cosponsor (person)
- Jeff Keicher — cosponsor (person)
- John F. Curran — cosponsor (person)
- Jonathan Carroll — cosponsor (person)
- Keith R. Wheeler — cosponsor (person)
- Lakesia Collins — cosponsor (person)
- Mark Batinick — cosponsor (person)
- Martin J. Moylan — cosponsor (person)
- Michael Kelly — cosponsor (person)
- Neil Anderson — cosponsor (person)
- Norine K. Hammond — cosponsor (person)
- Patrick Windhorst — cosponsor (person)
- Paul Jacobs — cosponsor (person)
- Rachelle Crowe — cosponsor (person)
- Randy E. Frese — cosponsor (person)
- Robert F. Martwick — cosponsor (person)
- Sally J. Turner — cosponsor (person)
- Sandra Hamilton — cosponsor (person)
- Seth Lewis — cosponsor (person)
- Steve McClure — cosponsor (person)
- Sue Rezin — cosponsor (person)
- Terri Bryant — cosponsor (person)
- Tim Butler — cosponsor (person)
- Tom Demmer — cosponsor (person)
- Tom Weber — cosponsor (person)
- Tony McCombie — cosponsor (person)
- Win Stoller — cosponsor (person)

## Timeline

The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.

- **2022-01-18** Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Chris Bos `filing`
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
- **2022-01-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
- **2022-01-20** Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
- **2022-01-21** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2022-01-21** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2022-01-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
- **2022-01-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
- **2022-01-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
- **2022-01-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
- **2022-01-25** Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee `referral-committee`
- **2022-01-27** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer
- **2022-02-07** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Seth Lewis
- **2022-02-09** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
- **2022-02-14** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Chris Bos `amendment-introduction`
- **2022-02-14** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2022-02-15** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- **2022-02-15** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
- **2022-02-15** Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 019-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2022-02-16** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2022-02-22** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2022-02-22** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2022-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
- **2022-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Stephens
- **2022-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant
- **2022-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra Hamilton
- **2022-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- **2022-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
- **2022-02-23** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 `passage, reading-3`
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Kelly
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
- **2022-02-23** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
- **2022-02-23** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter
- **2022-02-23** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
- **2022-02-23** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Niemerg
- **2022-02-23** Arrive in Senate `introduction`
- **2022-02-23** Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading `reading-1`
- **2022-02-23** Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie
- **2022-02-23** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2022-02-23** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2022-03-22** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
- **2022-03-28** Assigned to Criminal Law `referral-committee`
- **2022-03-28** Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As April 8, 2022
- **2022-03-30** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darren Bailey
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Brian W. Stewart
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
- **2022-03-31** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
- **2022-04-05** Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2022-04-05** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
- **2022-04-05** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2022-04-05** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 6, 2022
- **2022-04-06** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe
- **2022-04-06** Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 `passage, reading-3`
- **2022-04-06** Passed Both Houses
- **2022-05-05** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2022-05-27** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2022-05-27** Effective Date January 1, 2023
- **2022-05-27** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0939 `became-law`

## Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/fae1848f-0983-4cca-8fd2-38d587efe2b5`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).