IL HB3381

Eliminates the felony murder rule from first degree murder statute, removing the provision allowing conviction when a death occurs during commission of another forcible felony.

Creates new second degree murder offense for deaths occurring during commission of a forcible felony (other than first degree murder), with an affirmative defense available if the defendant did not commit the homicidal act, was not armed, and had no reasonable belief that co-participants would cause death or serious bodily injury.

Establishes relief from judgment for defendants convicted of first degree murder under the eliminated felony murder provision before the effective date of this law, allowing them to petition the court for reconsideration.

Adds subsection (b-15) to the Code of Civil Procedure allowing relief for defendants convicted under the former felony murder rule if they were not prosecuted under the intent-based first degree murder provisions.

Does not prevent movants from seeking any other available relief under existing law.