HB 3332 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW

Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person under 21 years of age at the time of the commission of an offense or offenses, other than first degree murder, shall be eligible for sentencing review after serving 10 years or more of his or her sentence or cumulative sentences. Provides that a person under 21 years of age at the time of the commission of first degree murder shall be eligible for sentencing review after serving 20 years or more of his or her sentence or cumulative sentences, except for those subject to a term of natural life imprisonment under the Code or any person subject to sentencing for first degree murder for killing certain victims committed when the person was under 18 years of age, who shall be eligible for sentencing review after serving 30 years or more of his or her sentence or cumulative sentences. Establishes procedures for filing petitions for sentencing review and the manner in which hearings on those petitions are held. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall report on the impact of resentencing motions on the prison population contingent on having sufficient reliable data to support the analysis. Provides that the report shall be due 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Failed
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Introduced Engrossed · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill establishes a new sentencing review process for individuals under 21 at the time of their offense, allowing them to petition for a reduction in their sentence after serving a specific number of years. The review considers factors like rehabilitation, financial impact, and victim input, with stricter thresholds for those convicted of first-degree murder.
Scope change
The bill introduces a new eligibility pathway for resentencing that did not previously exist for this age group, specifically targeting non-life sentences for those under 21 and life sentences for those under 21 convicted of first-degree murder.
ELIGIBILITY

Creates a new right for people under 21 at the time of their crime to petition for sentencing review after serving 10 years (for non-murder) or 20-30 years (for first-degree murder), depending on the severity.

REQUIREMENT

Mandates that courts consider specific mitigation factors during review, including the inmate's behavior, participation in educational programs, and financial impact of incarceration.

Requires courts to allow victims or their families to present oral or written statements during the sentencing review hearing.

TIMELINE

Sets a 90-day deadline for courts to schedule a hearing after a petition is filed.

Floor votes · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

4852
Failed · 18 other
Total votes 118
Apr 10, 2025
D Democratic78
48 Yea 14 Nay 16
61% Yea
R Republican40
38 Nay 2
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
39
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Apr 10, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (48-52-18)
house
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors

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