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Bill PROSTITUTION-AFFIRM DEFENSE Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a charge of prostitution that the accused engaged in or performed prostitution as a result of being a victim of involuntary servitude or trafficking in persons as defined in the Code, or was a victim of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in prosecutions for prostitution, when the accused intends to raise at trial the affirmative defense of being a victim of involuntary servitude or trafficking in persons as defined in the Code, or was a victim of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and has reason to believe that the evidence presented in asserting that defense may jeopardize the safety of the accused, courtroom personnel, or others impacted by human trafficking, the accused may file under seal a motion for an in camera hearing to review the accused's safety concerns. Upon receipt of the motion and notice to the parties, the court shall conduct an in camera hearing, with counsel present, limited to review of potential safety concerns. Provides that the court shall not consider the merits of the affirmative defense during the in camera review. Provides that if the court finds that the assertion of an affirmative defense by the accused in open court could jeopardize the safety of the accused, court personnel, or other persons, the court may clear the courtroom with the agreement of the accused, order additional in camera hearings, seal the records, prohibit court personnel from disclosing the proceedings without prior court approval, or take any other appropriate measure that in the court's discretion will enhance the safety of the proceedings and ensure the accused a full and fair opportunity to assert his or her affirmative defense. Provides that statements made by the accused during the in camera hearing to review safety concerns shall not be admissible against the accused for the crimes charged. Effective immediately. us/states/il Illinois General Assembly 99th SB 1588 Illinois SB 1588 (99th)
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Illinois SB 1588 (99th) — PROSTITUTION-AFFIRM DEFENSE

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a charge of prostitution that the accused engaged in or performed prostitution as a result of being a victim of involuntary servitude or trafficking in persons as defined in the Code, or was a victim of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in prosecutions for prostitution, when the accused intends to raise at trial the affirmative defense of being a victim of involuntary servitude or trafficking in persons as defined in the Code, or was a victim of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and has reason to believe that the evidence presented in asserting that defense may jeopardize the safety of the accused, courtroom personnel, or others impacted by human trafficking, the accused may file under seal a motion for an in camera hearing to review the accused's safety concerns. Upon receipt of the motion and notice to the parties, the court shall conduct an in camera hearing, with counsel present, limited to review of potential safety concerns. Provides that the court shall not consider the merits of the affirmative defense during the in camera review. Provides that if the court finds that the assertion of an affirmative defense by the accused in open court could jeopardize the safety of the accused, court personnel, or other persons, the court may clear the courtroom with the agreement of the accused, order additional in camera hearings, seal the records, prohibit court personnel from disclosing the proceedings without prior court approval, or take any other appropriate measure that in the court's discretion will enhance the safety of the proceedings and ensure the accused a full and fair opportunity to assert his or her affirmative defense. Provides that statements made by the accused during the in camera hearing to review safety concerns shall not be admissible against the accused for the crimes charged. Effective immediately.

Version chain

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

  1. Introduced (filed) — source
  2. Engrossed (committee substitute) — source
  3. Enrolled (enrolled) — source

Votes

  • Third Reading — 1030 (pass) · lower
  • Third Reading — 550 (pass) · upper

Sponsors

  • Anna Moeller — cosponsor (person)
  • Barbara Flynn Currie — cosponsor (person)
  • Barbara Wheeler — cosponsor (person)
  • Camille Y. Lilly — cosponsor (person)
  • Carol Ammons — cosponsor (person)
  • Christian L. Mitchell — cosponsor (person)
  • Elaine Nekritz — cosponsor (person)
  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
  • Jehan Gordon-Booth — cosponsor (person)
  • John C. D'Amico — cosponsor (person)
  • John D. Anthony — cosponsor (person)
  • John G. Mulroe — primary (person)
  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
  • Margo McDermed — cosponsor (person)
  • Mike Smiddy — cosponsor (person)
  • Pamela Reaves-Harris — cosponsor (person)
  • Patricia R. Bellock — cosponsor (person)
  • Robert Rita — cosponsor (person)
  • Scott Drury — cosponsor (person)
  • Silvana Tabares — cosponsor (person)
  • Will Guzzardi — cosponsor (person)

Timeline

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

  • 2015-02-20 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe filing
  • 2015-02-20 First Reading reading-1
  • 2015-02-20 Referred to Assignments referral-committee
  • 2015-02-25 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  • 2015-03-03 Assigned to Criminal Law referral-committee
  • 2015-03-04 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson
  • 2015-03-05 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
  • 2015-03-09 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe amendment-introduction
  • 2015-03-09 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments referral-committee
  • 2015-03-10 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  • 2015-03-10 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  • 2015-03-10 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  • 2015-03-10 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  • 2015-03-10 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
  • 2015-03-10 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
  • 2015-03-11 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  • 2015-03-11 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted amendment-passage
  • 2015-03-11 Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 010-000-000 committee-passage
  • 2015-03-11 Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2015
  • 2015-03-11 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
  • 2015-03-11 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay
  • 2015-03-11 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  • 2015-03-12 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
  • 2015-03-12 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
  • 2015-03-12 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul
  • 2015-03-17 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  • 2015-03-18 Second Reading reading-2
  • 2015-03-18 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2015
  • 2015-03-18 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  • 2015-04-14 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss
  • 2015-04-15 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  • 2015-04-15 Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 reading-3, passage
  • 2015-04-15 Arrived in House introduction
  • 2015-04-15 Chief House Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  • 2015-04-15 First Reading reading-1
  • 2015-04-15 Referred to Rules Committee referral-committee
  • 2015-04-17 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  • 2015-04-17 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler
  • 2015-04-20 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee referral-committee
  • 2015-04-24 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack
  • 2015-04-24 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  • 2015-04-28 Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner
  • 2015-04-28 Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000 committee-passage
  • 2015-04-28 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Drury
  • 2015-04-28 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
  • 2015-04-29 Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  • 2015-04-29 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico
  • 2015-04-29 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  • 2015-04-29 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Pamela Reaves-Harris
  • 2015-04-29 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  • 2015-04-29 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
  • 2015-05-05 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  • 2015-05-05 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita
  • 2015-05-06 Second Reading - Short Debate reading-2
  • 2015-05-06 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  • 2015-05-06 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  • 2015-05-13 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy
  • 2015-05-14 Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  • 2015-05-18 Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000 reading-3, passage
  • 2015-05-18 Passed Both Houses
  • 2015-06-16 Sent to the Governor executive-receipt
  • 2015-07-22 Governor Approved executive-signature
  • 2015-07-22 Effective Date July 22, 2015
  • 2015-07-22 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0109 became-law

Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot 2026-07-01; origin ocd-bill/b0a6a24b-bd0c-4c1e-b836-232286320f03. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).