Senate Sponsors: SILVERSTEIN. Short description: CRIM CD-FIREARM CRIME-ENHANCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who commits first degree murder using a firearm in or within 500 feet of a church, synagogue, or other building, structure, or place used for religious worship or other religious purpose is eligible for the death penalty. Provides for enhanced penalties for the commission of any of the following offenses using a firearm in or within 500 feet of a church, synagogue, or other building, structure, or place used for religious worship or other religious purpose: second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, or aggravated battery with a firearm. Effective immediately. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) SB 1311 would cause an increase of 3 inmates in the corrections population and would have a fiscal impact of $231,800. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Same as correctional note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status