HB3237
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What this bill does
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person is not engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or a Class A misdemeanor or in a place where the person does not have a right to be if the person is engaged in the activity or in the place due to the person's status as a trafficking victim. Provides that a person must prove the person's status as a trafficking victim by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that the person may provide clear and convincing evidence of the person's status as a trafficking victim through testimony at trial. Defines "trafficking victim" as a person subjected to the practices prohibited by the involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons statutes.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 444 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sanalitro | Chief sponsor | 168 | $284,597.80 | Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Mgmt PAC ($42,250.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($34,450.00); Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC ($18,000.00) |
| Tony M. McCombie | Sponsor | 755 | $2,812,873.48 | Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08) |
| Kevin Schmidt | Sponsor | 141 | $181,200.07 | IPACE ($50,000.00); Illinois Republican Party ($24,159.86); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor -Management ($8,500.00) |
| Jeff Keicher | Sponsor | 243 | $282,285.09 | House Republican Organization ($39,449.80); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($37,500.00); Laborers Intl Local 32 PAC ($12,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| House Republican Organization | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Kevin Schmidt | $91,353.36 |
| Realtor PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $79,520.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro | $75,023.15 |
| Illinois Republican Party | Jennifer Sanalitro, Kevin Schmidt | $41,053.37 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro | $38,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $37,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $25,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $24,000.00 |
| Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro, Kevin Schmidt | $24,000.00 |
| Vistra Corp. | Tony M. McCombie, Kevin Schmidt | $21,500.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro | $20,500.00 |
| Ameren | Tony M. McCombie, Kevin Schmidt | $18,000.00 |
| Brad Stephens for State Representative | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro, Kevin Schmidt | $17,500.00 |
| McGuire Woods Federal PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro | $17,000.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $16,750.00 |
| Big I Illinois PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $16,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro, Kevin Schmidt | $15,000.00 |
| State Farm Federal PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher | $13,000.00 |
| Chicago Auto Trade PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro | $11,000.00 |
| Illinois Hotel-Motel PAC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher | $11,000.00 |
| BNSF Railway Company | Tony M. McCombie, Kevin Schmidt | $10,500.00 |
| Nicor Gas Company | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Jennifer Sanalitro | $9,650.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Kevin Schmidt | $8,500.00 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher | $8,500.00 |
| Illinois Coal Association | Tony M. McCombie, Jennifer Sanalitro | $7,000.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Political Education Committee | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | — | — | 1 | $300,000.00 |
| Tony McCombie | Leadership | HRO | 3 | $103,629.08 |
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 76 | $91,353.36 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 18 | $79,520.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 9 | $75,023.15 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 5 | $66,000.00 |
| IHA PAC | — | — | 2 | $55,000.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 3 | $50,000.00 |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Mgmt PAC | — | — | 7 | $42,250.00 |
| Illinois Republican Party | — | — | 4 | $41,053.37 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 3 | $40,000.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 | — | — | 4 | $38,500.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $37,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | — | — | 4 | $37,000.00 |
| Donald Wilson | Owner | DRW Holdings | 2 | $35,000.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 4 | $34,450.00 |
| Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits LLC | — | — | 3 | $29,620.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 10 | $25,000.00 |
| ABBVIE PAC | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Jnt Lbr Mgmt PAC | — | — | 4 | $25,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Illinois Road Builders PAC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Chicago J Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| Illinois Road Builders | — | — | 1 | $25,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
6 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Madeleine Behr | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Madeleine Behr | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Sarah Beuning | Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault | Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
Action History
12 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-07-23 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Jennifer Sanalitro House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Jennifer Sanalitro | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Criminal Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-03-21 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-25 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-07-23 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |