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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, with certain exceptions in cases of reckless homicide involving the death of 2 or more persons as part of a single course of conduct, in cases involving reckless homicide in which the defendant: (1) was driving at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit or (2) failed or refused to comply with a traffic control aide or device engaged in traffic control, the penalty is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 3 years and not more than 14 years. Provides that in cases involving reckless homicide in which the offense was committed as a result of the defendant driving while the defendant's driver's license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle was suspended or revoked and the defendant caused the deaths of 2 or more persons as part of a single course of conduct, the penalty for reckless homicide is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to modify penalties for reckless homicide, specifically focusing on driving-related circumstances. The bill introduces several new provisions that increase penalties for reckless homicide under specific conditions. For instance, if a driver is traveling more than 20 miles per hour over the speed limit or fails to comply with traffic control, they will now face a Class 2 felony with a mandatory prison sentence of 3 to 14 years. In cases where a driver causes the deaths of two or more people during a single course of conduct while driving with a suspended license, the penalty increases to a Class 2 felony with a mandatory prison sentence of 6 to 28 years. The bill also adds a new subsection (e-16) that specifically addresses reckless homicide resulting from driving with a suspended or revoked license (a violation of Section 6-303 of the Illinois Vehicle Code) that leads to multiple fatalities. These changes aim to create more stringent legal consequences for dangerous driving behaviors that result in fatal accidents, with particular emphasis on repeat offenders and situations involving multiple victims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Re-assigned to Criminal Law (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=276&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0276.htm |
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