HB 3016

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the curriculum of police training schools shall include training to deal with the victims of human trafficking and shall encourage police officers to communicate in the language of the trafficking victims. Provides that the course of instruction and training standards shall be developed by the Illinois Law enforcement Training Standards Board in consultation with appropriate national and State experts in the field of human trafficking. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Includes in the definition of "sex offense" trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and related offenses and permitting sexual abuse of a child. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in civil proceedings, evidence that a witness was a victim of human trafficking is not admissible to prove prior sexual activity or reputation. Effective immediately.