On March 17th, the ACLU of Illinois submitted testimony to the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee regarding House Bills 1519 and 1738 (Amendment 2) which would reinstate the death penalty in Illinois. Unfortunately, both bills passed out of committee and are on second reading in the House.
HB 1738 (Amendment 2) passed out of committee with a vote of 4 in favor, 1 against and 1 member voting present.
Yes
- Representative Emily McAsey (D-85th District)
- Representative Dennis Rebolletti (R-46th District)
- Representative David Reis (R-108th District)
- Representative Jim Sacia (R-89th District)
No
- Representative Constance Howard (D-34th District)
Present
- Representative William Cunningham (D-35th District)
HB 1519 passed out of committee with a vote of 4 in favor and 1 against.
Yes
- Representative Emily McAsey (D-85th District)
- Representative Dennis Rebolletti (R-46th District)
- Representative David Reis (R-108th District)
- Representative Jim Sacia (R-89th District)
No
- Representative Constance Howard (D-34th District)
Learn more about why the broken death penalty system should not be reinstated.
