Illinois HB3237 provides a defense for trafficking victims in criminal cases.
Illinois HB3237 amends the Criminal Code to offer a defense for individuals who are trafficking victims. It states that a person is not engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or a Class A misdemeanor if they are in a place where they do not have a right to be due to their status as a trafficking victim. The bill defines "trafficking victim" as someone subjected to involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons. The victim must prove their status by clear and convincing evidence, which can be provided through testimony at trial.
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