Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 421 — PREDATOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Predator Accountability Act. Creates a cause of action against a person who: (i) coerced an individual into prostitution; (ii) coerced an individual to remain in prostitution; (iii) used coercion to collect or receive any of an individual's earnings derived from prostitution; or (iv) advertised or published advertisements for purposes of recruitment into prostitution. Provides for damages for violation of the Act. Exempts the provisions of joint and several liability to actions brought under the Act. Lists non-defenses to an action brought under the Act. Provides for the award of costs to the prevailing party.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Re-referred to Rules

  3. Motion Prevailed

  4. Motion Filed Sen. Louis S. Viverito; , Cullerton, Hendon, Petka and Roskam, Motion to Re-refer, pursuant to Senate Rule 3-7. Re-referred to the Senate Rules Committee.

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 6, 2005

  6. Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 010-000-000

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  8. Postponed - Judiciary

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary

  10. Postponed - Judiciary

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  13. Postponed - Judiciary

  14. Postponed - Judiciary

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  16. Assigned to Judiciary

  17. Referred to Rules

  18. First Reading

  19. Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

Sponsors

  • Iris Y. Martinez · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Iris Y. Martinez

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 421 do?
Creates the Predator Accountability Act. Creates a cause of action against a person who: (i) coerced an individual into prostitution; (ii) coerced an individual to remain in prostitution; (iii) used coercion to collect or receive any of an individual's earnings derived from prostitution; or (iv) advertised or published advertisements for purposes of recruitment into prostitution. Provides for damages for violation of the Act. Exempts the provisions of joint and several liability to actions brought under the Act. Lists non-defenses to an action brought under the Act. Provides for the award of costs to the prevailing party.
Who sponsors SB 421?
SB 421 is sponsored by Iris Y. Martinez.
What is the current status of SB 421?
This bill died with 94th 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 421?
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