SPRINGFIELD — Governor Pat Quinn says he will consider the fate of current death row inmates when he decides whether abolish the death penalty.

Lawmakers last month approved a measure that ends the death penalty, but it doesn't apply to the 15 current inmates on death row. Quinn was asked Friday if he would commute those sentences.

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The governor also says he's been giving the matter a lot of thought and prayer, as he's listened to others on the issue.

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Lawmakers sent the legislation to Quinn on January 18th. The state constitution gives the governor 60 days to take action on a bill, or it becomes law. The governor says he'll reach a decision in a few weeks.