Constance A. Howard
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Reduces the aggravating factors for which the death penalty may be imposed for first degree murder. Retains the death penalty for the murder of: (1) a peace officer, fireman, or correctional employee killed in the performance of his or her official duties, to prevent the performance of his or her official duties, or in retaliation for performance of his or her official duties; (2) an inmate of a correctional institution who was killed on the grounds of the institution or a person present in the correctional institution with the consent of the chief administrative officer of the institution; (3) 2 or more individuals; (4) an individual under 12 years of age if the death resulted from exceptionally brutal or heinous behavior indicative of wanton cruelty; (5) a witness or potential witness in a criminal prosecution; (6) an individual that was intentional and involved the infliction of torture; and (7) an individual in connection with or as a result of terrorism.
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Session Sine Die
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 006-000-000
Motion Do Pass - Lost Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 006-006-000
Remains in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Constance A. Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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