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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB2481

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: POSSESSION & USE OF SILENCERS

Description: Amends the Wildlife Code. Removes the prohibition on the use of a silencer or other device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly uses, attaches, or possesses with the intent to use or attach any device or attachment of any kind for silencing the report of any handgun, unless the use, attachment, or possession with the intent to use the device or attachment is on the premises of a firing or shooting range; or possess any device or attachment of any kind designed, used, or intended for use in silencing the report of any other firearm if the device or attachment is not possessed in compliance with the National Firearms Act. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful sale or delivery of firearms when he or she knowingly transfers or gives a suppressor or silencer to a person not authorized to possess the suppressor or silencer under federal law. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class 3 felony. Effective immediately.

Session: 100th General Assembly

Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer

Last Action Date: April 3, 2017

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Brandon Phelps (D); Jerry Costello (D); Sue Scherer (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (3 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 3, 2017 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
House Mar 31, 2017 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
House Mar 31, 2017 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Mar 15, 2017 To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
House Feb 22, 2017 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Feb 8, 2017 Referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 8, 2017 First Reading
House Feb 7, 2017 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 7, 2017 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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