Bill > HB2602

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, and trafficking in persons offenses. Specifically, when the victim is under 18 years old at the time of the offense, prosecutors will now be able to bring charges at any time, rather than being limited to a 25-year window after the victim turns 18. The new provisions apply to prosecutions for such conduct arising on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. This change is significant because it provides more flexibility for law enforcement and prosecutors to pursue cases involving serious crimes against minors, acknowledging that victims of such traumatic offenses may need more time to come forward or for evidence to be discovered. The bill recognizes the complex nature of these crimes and the potential long-term impact on victims, particularly those who are minors at the time of the offense, by removing the previous time constraints on prosecution.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2602&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104