Illinois - Session 104
Title: CRIM CD-RECKLESS HOMICIDE
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, with certain exceptions in cases of reckless homicide involving the death of 2 or more persons as part of a single course of conduct, in cases involving reckless homicide in which the defendant: (1) was driving at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit or (2) failed or refused to comply with a traffic control aide or device engaged in traffic control, the penalty is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 3 years and not more than 14 years. Provides that in cases involving reckless homicide in which the offense was committed as a result of the defendant driving while the defendant's driver's license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle was suspended or revoked and the defendant caused the deaths of 2 or more persons as part of a single course of conduct, the penalty for reckless homicide is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-24 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-13 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-13 | Latest Action | 3/13/2026 - Senate: |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1122 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION | in_committee |
| HB 1126 | CORR-DOC&DJJ EMPLOY-CONTRABAND | in_committee |
| HB 1143 | ILLINOIS CURE ACT | in_committee |
| HB 1174 | CD CORR-ELECTRONIC MONITORING | in_committee |
| HB 1265 | CD CORR-CLEMENCY-VICTIM NOTICE | in_committee |
| HB 1428 | ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT | in_committee |
| HB 1618 | VEH CD-RELAY BOX POSSESSION | in_committee |
| HB 1743 | CRIM PRO-TRANSPORT-TREATMENT | in_committee |