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IL HB3332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Mah

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals who were under 21 years old when they committed offenses (other than first degree murder) to petition for sentencing review after serving 10 or more years of their sentence

  • Permits those under 21 who committed first degree murder to seek sentencing review after serving 20 years, or 30 years for those sentenced to natural life imprisonment

  • Requires courts to consider mitigating factors including the petitioner's age and maturity at the time of offense, childhood trauma, family circumstances, peer pressure, rehabilitation while incarcerated, and any changes to sentencing laws since conviction

  • Authorizes courts to reduce sentences and depart from mandatory minimums, with victims and their families guaranteed the opportunity to present statements at review hearings

  • Limits petitioners to two sentencing review petitions total, with at least 5 years required between the first and second petition, and applies retroactively to those currently incarcerated

Legislative Description

CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW

Last Action

Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Patrick Windhorst

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Restorative Justice & Public Safety3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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