HUMAN TRAFFIC NO STATE MONEY
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SB 1236 — HUMAN TRAFFIC NO STATE MONEY
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act. Provides that the State, school districts, and units of local government may not expend funds at a lodging establishment unless the lodging establishment has been certified by the Department of Human Services as providing human trafficking recognition training to its employees. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall establish a certification program.
Bill Text
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The bill establishes certification requirements for lodging establishments regarding human trafficking recognition training and restricts government entities from using funds at non-compliant establishments.
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820 ILCS 95/20
Sec. 20. Certification of compliance; government patronage limited. The Department shall establish a program to provide certification of compliance to lodging establishments that comply with the requirements of Section 15. The certification program shall provide that confirmation of a lodging establishment's certification status is available on the Department's Internet website.
This section mandates the establishment of a certification program for lodging establishments by the Department.
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820 ILCS 95/25
Sec. 25. Expenditure of funds by government entities limited. (a) If a lodging establishment is not certified as being in compliance with the requirements of Section 15, the State, a unit of local government, or school district may not expend funds for any of the following purposes: (1) to procure lodging that is owned, operated, or owned and operated by the lodging establishment; (2) to procure space or services for a conference, meeting, or banquet located at a site where lodging is available that is owned, operated, or owned and operated by the lodging establishment; or (3) to host a conference, meeting, or banquet at a site where lodging is available that is owned, operated, or owned and operated by the lodging establishment. (b) Before expending or committing to expend funds for a purpose described in subsection (a), the State, unit of local government, or school district shall confirm the lodging establishment's current certification status on an Internet site maintained by the Department.
This section prohibits government entities from spending funds at lodging establishments that do not have the required certification.
Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2023
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Do Pass State Government; 009-000-000
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Assigned to State Government
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Sponsors
- Michael W. Halpin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Michael W. Halpin Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stoller, Win | — | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1236 do?
- Amends the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act. Provides that the State, school districts, and units of local government may not expend funds at a lodging establishment unless the lodging establishment has been certified by the Department of Human Services as providing human trafficking recognition training to its employees. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall establish a certification program.
- Who sponsors SB 1236?
- SB 1236 is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 1236?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1236?
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