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IL HB5261

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Slaughter

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes felony murder as an element of first degree murder and establishes it as a separate class of felony offense in Illinois
  • Defines felony murder as causing a death while committing or attempting to commit a forcible felony, either directly or through another participant's actions during the crime or flight from it
  • Sets sentencing for felony murder at 8-40 years imprisonment, with extended term sentences of 16-80 years available
  • Includes parole review provisions for offenders who committed felony murder when under 21 years of age
  • Amends multiple Illinois statutes including the Criminal Code, Unified Code of Corrections, Juvenile Court Act, and Emergency Medical Services Act to implement conforming changes

Legislative Description

CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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