House Sponsors: CROTTY. Short description: CRIM CD&CD CORR-1ST DEGR MURDR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the killing of an individual as the result of the intentional discharge of a machine gun or of a firearm that was equipped with a silencing device or of the intentional explosion of a bomb, grenade, bottle, or other container containing an explosive substance of over one-quarter ounce are aggravating factors for which the death penalty may be imposed for first degree murder. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make changes in the circumstances under which the imposition of a term of natural life imprisonment for first degree murder is mandatory. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status