Illinois Statutes
§ 119-1 — Death penalty abolished
Illinois·Topic RIGHTS AND REMEDIES·Ch. 725 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE·Act 725 ILCS 5/ Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.·Art. Article 119 - Execution Of Sentence
(a)Beginning on July 1, 2011 (the effective date of Public Act 96-1543), notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the death penalty is abolished and a sentence to death may not be imposed.
(b)The Death Penalty Abolition Fund, a special fund in the State treasury, shall be expended by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for services for families of victims of homicide or murder and for training of law enforcement personnel.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 104-2, eff. 6-16-25.)
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Death penalty abolished§ 119-5
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