SB2808 Summary

• Amends reckless homicide penalties under Illinois Criminal Code Section 9-3 to elevate charges to Class 2 felonies (from Class 3) in multiple aggravated circumstances, with sentencing ranges of 3-14 years or 6-28 years depending on the offense.

• Creates enhanced penalties (6-28 years imprisonment) for reckless homicide resulting in 2 or more deaths in a single course of conduct when defendant was driving with suspended/revoked license, in construction zones, or disobeyed traffic control orders.

• Increases penalties to Class 2 felony (3-14 years) for reckless homicide committed while driving 20+ mph over posted speed limit or failing to comply with traffic control devices, except when multiple deaths occurred.

• Establishes Class 2 felony penalties for reckless homicide near school crossing guards, related to violations of suspended license driving laws, and resulting in death of peace officers, firefighters, or emergency medical personnel.

• Allows inference of reckless conduct when defendant was speeding 20+ mph over limit in school zones with children present or construction zones with workers present, or when violating certain vehicle code provisions.