Over the weekend, Senator Darby Hills was highlighted across Illinois discussing a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children and cracking down on trafficking, grooming, sexual exploitation, and predatory offenders.
The legislation (SB 284, SB 1572, SB 2381) seeks to close dangerous gaps in Illinois law, increase penalties for serious crimes involving minors, and ensure individuals who exploit children are held fully accountable.
Below are some of the interviews and stories highlighting this effort:
WCIA – Illinois Senate Republicans unveil plan combatting child trafficking and exploitation
WAND News – IL GOP introduce bills to protect children from exploitation
WBBM Newsradio Chicago – Senator Darby Hills
NPR Illinois – Illinois Republican lawmakers look to stiffen penalties for child sex crimes
The Eagle 102.3 – New Illinois bills aim to ensure human traffickers stay locked up
NBC Chicago – Bill aims to close loophole in sexual offense laws