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Lawmakers: Ill. governor to abolish death penalty

The Columbian
Published: March 9, 2011, 12:00am

CHICAGO (AP) — Two state lawmakers say Gov. Pat Quinn intends to abolish the death penalty in Illinois during a signing ceremony at his Springfield offices.

State Rep. Karen Yarbrough and state Sen. Kwame Raoul told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Quinn’s staff invited them to the signing on Wednesday.

Quinn’s office declined to comment Tuesday about his intentions. He has said he personally supports the death penalty when properly implemented and would make a decision on the bill based on his conscience.

Illinois would join 15 other states and the District of Columbia without the death penalty. The new law would take effect July 1.

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