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CRIM CD-RECKLESS HOMICIDE

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that in cases involving reckless homicide resulting in the death of a peace officer, the penalty is a Class 1 (rather than a Class 3) felony.

House Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Class 1 felony violation for reckless homicide applies to the death of a peace officer killed in the performance of his or her duties as a peace officer.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that in cases of involuntary manslaughter or reckless homicide (rather than just reckless homicide) resulting in the death of a peace officer killed in the performance of his or her duties as a peace officer, the penalty is a Class 2 (rather than a Class 1) felony.

Latest Actions
  • 08/30/2007 - Effective Date June 1, 2008
  • 08/30/2007 - Governor Approved
  • 08/30/2007 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0551
  • 07/03/2007 - Sent to the Governor
  • 06/05/2007 - 3/5 Vote Required

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
HB0845 Bill Text House Amendment 001 PDF07/03/2007
HB0845 Bill Text Senate Amendment 001 PDF07/03/2007
HB0845 Bill Text Engrossed PDF07/03/2007
HB0845 Bill Text Enrolled PDF07/03/2007
HB0845 Bill Text Introduced PDF07/03/2007