Bill Status of HB5271  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION

House Sponsors
Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit - Dave Vella - John M. Cabello - Jeff Keicher - Maurice A. West, II, Anthony DeLuca, Matt Hanson, Dan Ugaste, Brandun Schweizer, Nicole La Ha, Norine K. Hammond, Tom Weber, Patrick Sheehan, Patrick Windhorst and Dave Severin

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Cristina Castro)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/24/2024SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/6-3from Ch. 38, par. 6-3


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that evidence of a defendant's voluntary intoxication is not admissible for the purpose of negating the defendant's mens rea, nor shall any such argument to the trier of fact be permitted. Provides that if evidence of the defendant's intoxication, either voluntary or involuntary, is admitted, the trier of fact shall be instructed that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to the crime charged.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that evidence of a defendant's voluntary intoxication is not admissible for the purpose of negating the defendant's mental state, nor shall any such argument to the trier of fact be permitted. Provides that evidence of a defendant's voluntary intoxication is admissible for any other relevant purpose. Provides that if evidence of the defendant's intoxication, either voluntary or involuntary, is admitted, the trier of fact shall be instructed that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to the crime charged.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2024HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  3/8/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  4/2/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 014-000-000
  4/3/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/4/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  4/4/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  4/4/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  4/16/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  4/16/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/17/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  4/17/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/17/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/18/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 014-000-000
  4/18/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  4/19/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/19/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/19/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-001
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  4/24/2024SenateArrive in Senate
  4/24/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/24/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  4/24/2024SenateFirst Reading
  4/24/2024SenateReferred to Assignments