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 Bill Status of SB2462  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  CD CORR-AGG FACTORS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. John J. Cullerton

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-3.2


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that it is an aggravating factor in sentencing that the defendant (i) committed reckless homicide or any violation of the Rules of the Road Chapter of the Illinois Vehicle Code and (ii) was sending an electronic text message or operating any electronic device not a part of the vehicle's original equipment, while operating a motor vehicle. Provides that the court may impose an extended term sentence when a defendant (i) is convicted of reckless homicide or is convicted of a felony violation of the Rules of the Road Chapter of the Illinois Vehicle Code and (ii) was sending an electronic text message or operating any electronic device not a part of the vehicle's original equipment, while operating a motor vehicle. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
  2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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