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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act. Provides that a unit of local government regulating an employer or a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over an employer may, in the course of its regulatory or enforcement duties, monitor and enforce compliance with the Act. Provides that, upon the discovery of a violation of the Act, the unit of local government or law enforcement agency shall provide the employer with a reasonable notice of noncompliance that informs the employer that if the employer does not cure the violation within 30 days after notice the employer is subject to a civil penalty. Provides that, if the unit of local government regulating an employer or a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over an employer verifies that the violation was not corrected within the cure period, the Attorney General or State's Attorney may bring a civil action against that employer. Provides that an employer that violates the Act is guilty of a business offense and may be fined not more than $1,500 for each offense. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act to expand its scope and enforcement mechanisms. The legislation now requires human trafficking recognition training for employees at lodging establishments, restaurants, and truck stops, broadening the original law's coverage. The bill defines key terms such as "human trafficking," "employee," and "employer," and mandates that employees complete a 20-minute training within 6 months of starting their job and every 2 years thereafter. The training curriculum must include definitions of human trafficking, guidance on identifying at-risk individuals, understanding different types of trafficking, and protocols for reporting suspected trafficking. The bill introduces new enforcement provisions, allowing local government units and law enforcement agencies to monitor compliance and issue notices of noncompliance. If an employer fails to address a violation within 30 days, they can be subject to a civil action by the Attorney General or State's Attorney, with potential fines up to $1,500 per offense. The changes aim to increase awareness and proactive response to human trafficking in service-oriented businesses, with the new requirements set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2744&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2744ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2744.htm |
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