HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
Summary
Creates the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act. Provides that it is unlawful to make available a device that makes content accessible on the Internet unless the product contains digital blocking capability that renders inaccessible a website displaying obscene material, defined under the Criminal Code of 2012, and, if sold to a minor, the digital blocking capability is active. Permits the blocking capability to be deactivated if certain steps are undertaken. Provides a remedy if non-obscene material is blocked. Imposes a nominal fee upon devices for which blocking capability is disabled to be remitted to a fund to help the State bear the costs of upholding community standards and of combating sex crimes. Permits retailers to charge a separate opt-in fee for profit. Authorizes the Attorney General or a consumer to seek damages. Provides affirmative defenses and exemptions. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to include the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act within the list of Acts subject to the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act. Effective one year after becoming law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2019
Last action Apr 3, 2019
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
49
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Committee
3
Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Amy Grant
lower
Feb 26, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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