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SB 276

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 13, 2026.

CRIM CD-RECKLESS HOMICIDE.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-276
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Assignments
Senate in_committee 2026-03-13
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Jil Tracy
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-24 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-13 Status in_committee
2026-03-13 Latest Action 3/13/2026 - Senate:
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