Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

HB5261      — CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill changes how felony murder is defined and sentenced in Illinois.

The bill separates felony murder from first degree murder and establishes specific sentencing ranges for felony murder convictions. It applies when a death occurs during the commission of a forcible felony.

Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

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

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5261      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB5261     ?
HB5261      is sponsored by Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), and Kevin John Olickal (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5261     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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