IL HB1591

Creates new Section 5-5-4.05 in the Unified Code of Corrections allowing circuit courts to reduce sentences for individuals convicted of first degree murder, attempt to commit first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, or solicitation of murder who were victims of domestic abuse by the person killed.

Establishes six criteria for sentence reduction eligibility: conviction prior to the Battered Women's Testimony Act of 1992, claimed physical or mental abuse as defined in criminal procedure law, written documentation of abuse prior to this law's effective date, incarceration for killing or attempting to kill the abuser, no prior convictions for first degree murder or Class X/1 felonies, and sentence exceeding the maximum non-extended term sentence.

Allows eligible individuals to petition the circuit court for sentence reduction to the maximum available non-extended term sentence for their offense, with the petition requiring all required documentation.

Requires circuit courts to review petitions and supporting documents within 60 business days and reduce sentences if all criteria are met.

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to exclude petitions filed under Section 5-5-4.05 from the standard two-year statute of limitations for relief from judgments.