PUGH-FLOWERS-HARRIS-FRITCHEY. 720 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 38, par. 9-1 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the imposition of the death penalty for first degree murder. Provides that a person may not be given a sentence of death that was sought on the basis of race. Provides that the defendant may raise the question of whether racial considerations were a significant part of the decision by the State to seek the death penalty in his or her case. Provides for a hearing on this issue if it is raised. Provides that if the court finds that racial considerations were a significant factor in the State seeking the death penalty, the court shall order the State not to seek the death penalty. Effective immediately. 00-02-07 H FIRST READING 00-02-07 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 00-02-10 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR FLOWERS 00-02-10 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR HARRIS 00-02-16 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR FRITCHEY 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary