Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4608 — COUNTIES CD-PUB DEFENDER-DEATH

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes the Public Defender to represent, without fee and appointment by the court, a person in custody during his or her interrogation regarding first-degree murder for which the death penalty may be imposed; provided that person has requested the advice of counsel and there is a reasonable belief that the person is indigent. In any other case, provides that the court shall appoint the Public Defender to represent any arrested individual when he or she is brought before the court, the court advises the arrestee of his or her right to counsel, and the court determines that the arrestee is indigent.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Annazette Collins

Sponsors

  • Annazette Collins · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Annazette Collins

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4608 do?
Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes the Public Defender to represent, without fee and appointment by the court, a person in custody during his or her interrogation regarding first-degree murder for which the death penalty may be imposed; provided that person has requested the advice of counsel and there is a reasonable belief that the person is indigent. In any other case, provides that the court shall appoint the Public Defender to represent any arrested individual when he or she is brought before the court, the court advises the arrestee of his or her right to counsel, and the court determines that the arrestee is indigent.
Who sponsors HB 4608?
HB 4608 is sponsored by Annazette Collins.
What is the current status of HB 4608?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4608?
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