HB3237 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
TRAFFICKING VICTIMS-DEFENSE
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee |
| 3/12/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro |
| 3/12/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/13/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher |