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IL HB3332
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Theresa Mah
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Authorizes courts to reduce sentences and depart from mandatory minimums, with victims and their families guaranteed the opportunity to present statements at review hearings
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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Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep.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