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