CRIM CD-DTH PENALTY 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 in which the death penalty may be considered by the court or jury, the mitigating factors that the defendant's background includes a history of extreme emotional or physical abuse or that the defendant suffers from a reduced mental capacity may be considered. 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