CRIM CD-DTH PENALTY-STATEMENT House SponsorsRep. David E. Miller 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/9-1from Ch. 38, par. 9-1 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that in first degree murder cases, the defendant shall be given the opportunity, personally or through counsel, to make a statement that is not subject to cross-examination that may be relevant to the jury or the court in deciding aggravating and mitigating factors in determining whether the death penalty should be imposed. 2/28/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller 2/28/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/5/2003HouseAssigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die