CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER

Summary

The bill eliminates felony murder as an element of first‑degree murder and makes felony murder a distinct felony. It defines felony murder as a death that occurs while a person commits or attempts a forcible felony (other than second‑degree murder) and sets prison terms of 8‑40 years, or 16‑80 years for extended terms. The changes affect anyone charged with murder or felony murder in Illinois and require other statutes to be updated for consistency.

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