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Bill Status of SB1454 93rd General Assembly

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Short Description: CRIM CD-RECKLESS HOMICIDE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Peter J. Roskam

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 5/9-3

from Ch. 38, par. 9-3

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Eliminates the presumption in reckless homicide cases that being under the influence of alcohol or any other drug or drugs at the time of the alleged violation is evidence of a reckless act unless disproved by evidence to the contrary. Provides that the trier of fact may take into consideration whether or not the defendant's being under the influence was evidence of a reckless act. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/20/2003	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
2/20/2003	Senate	First Reading
2/20/2003	Senate	Referred to Rules
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

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