CRIM CD-RECKLESS HOMICIDE
Summary
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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 20, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Peter J. Roskam
RRepublican
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