Bill Status of SB 1454   93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-RECKLESS HOMICIDE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Peter J. Roskam

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/9-3from Ch. 38, par. 9-3

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Eliminates the presumption in reckless homicide cases that being under the influence of alcohol or any other drug or drugs at the time of the alleged violation is evidence of a reckless act unless disproved by evidence to the contrary. Provides that the trier of fact may take into consideration whether or not the defendant's being under the influence was evidence of a reckless act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/20/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
  2/20/2003SenateFirst Reading
  2/20/2003SenateReferred to Rules
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

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