HB5455

CRIM CD-PATRONIZING SEX TRADE

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5455 establishes a Buyer Accountability Program for those arrested for patronizing sex trade, requiring them to attend an educational.

Illinois HB5455 amends the Criminal Code to establish the Buyer Accountability Program, an educational initiative for individuals arrested for patronizing the sex trade. The program, approved by the Attorney General, aims to increase awareness of the causes and consequences of prostitution and human trafficking. Courts must order participation in this program, which includes information on the health risks, community impact, and long-term harms of prostitution and trafficking.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Executive Committee

Feb 13

House

First Reading