HB4311

Allows victims of obscenity violations to sue for damages and injunctive relief.

Illinois HB4311 amends the Criminal Code to allow any person harmed by the unlawful sale, distribution, promotion, or exhibition of obscene material to bring a civil action against the responsible individual or entity. A prevailing plaintiff may be entitled to compensatory damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and injunctive relief. The civil action must be brought within 5 years of the discovery of the violation or the harm caused by the violation.