Senate Sponsors: DILLARD. Short description: CRIM CD-ARMED VIOLENCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 in relation to the offense of armed violence. Eliminates the exception to the offense of armed violence of the commission, while armed with a dangerous weapon other than a firearm, of any of the following offenses: first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery of a child, home invasion, armed robbery, or aggravated vehicular hijacking. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status