HB1302: VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Legislative Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes a provision concerning motions to vacate convictions for offenses committed as a result of the defendants having been human trafficking victims. Defines the term "court proceeding" for purposes of a provision that sets forth retail loss prevention report and notice requirements. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. In the definition of "court proceeding", changes reference to "bond" to "pretrial release". Provides that timely notification shall include 7 days' notice of all court proceedings. Provides that for preliminary hearings and hearings regarding pretrial release or that alter the conditions of pretrial release only, if giving the victim 7 days' notice is impossible, fewer days may be timely, so long as the notice is provided as soon as practicable and in advance of the proceeding.