Senate Sponsors: CULLERTON. Short description: CRIM CD-DEATH PENALTY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 in relation to first degree murder. Provides that if any juror concludes that there is a residual doubt concerning the defendant's guilt, that juror shall so advise the court and the court shall sentence the defendant to a term of imprisonment. Provides that a defendant charged with first degree murder is not eligible for a sentence of death when: (1) identity is the issue in the case and the court determines that the State's ability to meet its burden to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt depends upon the testimony of a sole eyewitness who will testify that the defendant is the perpetrator of the offense or (2) the defendant's case has previously been tried by the court and a jury and, following the trial, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the defendant's guilt of the offense. 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