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HB5261Introduced in the House

CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER

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Introduced by Justin Slaughter, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates felony murder as an element of first degree murder. Creates felony murder as a separate class of felony. Provides that a person commits felony murder when he or she, acting alone or with one or more participants, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony, other than second degree murder, and in the course of or in furtherance of that crime or flight from that crime, he or she or another participant causes the death of a person, other than one of the participants. Provides that the sentence of imprisonment for felony murder shall be a determinate sentence of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 year, subject to the parole review provisions for persons who committed the offense when under 21 years of age. Provides that an extended term sentence for felony murder shall be not less than 16 years and not more than 80 years. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

May 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

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