CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER
Sponsored By: Justin Slaughter (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates felony murder as an element of first degree murder. Creates felony murder as a separate class of felony. Provides that a person commits felony murder when he or she, acting alone or with one or more participants, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony, other than second degree murder, and in the course of or in furtherance of that crime or flight from that crime, he or she or another participant causes the death of a person, other than one of the participants. Provides that the sentence of imprisonment for felony murder shall be a determinate sentence of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 year, subject to the parole review provisions for persons who committed the offense when under 21 years of age. Provides that an extended term sentence for felony murder shall be not less than 16 years and not more than 80 years. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Justin Slaughter
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
5/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
3/12/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
3/9/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/5/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
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