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IL HB6007
Bill
Status
2/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Chapin Rose
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AI Summary
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Creates the Death Sentence Procedural Act to establish procedures for issuing death warrants in Illinois
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Requires the prosecuting attorney to immediately provide the Governor with a certified copy of any final order from a court of last resort that upholds or affirms a death sentence
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Mandates the Governor issue a death warrant setting a specific execution date within 72 hours of receiving the certified final order, unless a death warrant is already in effect
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Preserves the Governor's authority to commute, delay, or otherwise impede the execution of a death sentence despite the mandatory warrant requirement
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
GOVERNOR-DEATH SENTENCE
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/15/2010