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IL SB2992
Bill
Status
Failed
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stewart
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AI Summary
- Reinstates the death penalty in Illinois by eliminating the 2011 abolition provision and restoring capital punishment as an authorized sentence for first degree murder
- Narrows death penalty eligibility to specific aggravating factors including: murder of peace officers, correctional employees, EMTs, or firefighters; murder of children under 12 with exceptionally brutal behavior; murder involving torture; terrorism-related murder; and murder during sexual assault offenses
- Creates the Capital Crimes Litigation Act of 2020, establishing procedures for appointing and compensating defense counsel in death penalty cases at up to $125 per hour, with annual cost-of-living adjustments
- Establishes the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to provide funding for both prosecution and defense in capital cases, including expert witnesses, investigators, mitigation specialists, and post-conviction proceedings
- Transfers remaining funds from the Death Penalty Abolition Fund back to the Capital Litigation Trust Fund and authorizes the State Appellate Defender to provide trial assistance in capital cases but prohibits them from serving as trial counsel
Legislative Description
REINSTATES DEATH SENTENCE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021
Committee Referrals
Assignments4/12/2020
Executive Special Issues Subcommittee2/19/2020
Executive2/11/2020
Assignments2/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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