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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB4607

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-LGE CAP AMMO&AMMO FD

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Prohibits the transfer of .50 caliber ammunition and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (30 rounds or more). Provides that on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the person may transfer .50 caliber ammunition or a large capacity ammunition feeding device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining it in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968. Provides exemptions. Provides that a person who knowingly transfers or causes to be transferred .50 caliber ammunition or a large capacity ammunition feeding devices commits a Class 3 felony for a first violation and a Class 2 felony for a second or subsequent violation or for the transfer of 2 or more of these caliber bullets or devices at the same time. Defines various terms. Effective immediately.

Session: 101st General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: June 23, 2020

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Anne Stava-Murray (D); Jonathan Pizer (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (2 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 23, 2020 Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House May 22, 2020 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer
House Mar 12, 2020 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Feb 5, 2020 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
House Feb 5, 2020 First Reading
House Feb 5, 2020 Referred to Rules Committee
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 5, 2020 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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