House Sponsors: DURKIN. Short description: CRIM PRO-DEFENDANT DEATH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the death of a defendant that occurred while a direct appeal of the defendant's conviction to the Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, or U.S. Supreme Court is pending does not abate the defendant's conviction. Provides that the pending appeal shall be dismissed. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status