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IL SB0639

Bill

Status

Passed

8/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Haine

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Evan Rushing Law regarding drug-induced homicide charges under Illinois criminal law.

  • Expands drug-induced homicide to include violations of controlled substance laws in other jurisdictions that would constitute violations under Illinois law if committed in the state.

  • Classifies drug-induced homicide as a Class X felony with mandatory sentences of 15-30 years imprisonment or extended terms of 30-60 years.

  • Applies the same sentencing requirements to both in-state violations of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act and equivalent out-of-state violations that result in death.

Legislative Description

CRIM CD-DRUG INDUCED HOMICIDE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0404

8/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Criminal5/22/2017
Rules5/18/2017
Criminal Law2/1/2017
Assignments1/25/2017

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