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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB5579

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-FIREARM SUPPRESSOR

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to possess a suppressor for any firearm that has had its serial number removed or altered. Provides that a violation is a Class 3 felony. Effective immediately.

Session: 98th General Assembly

Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Last Action Date: February 21, 2014

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Brandon W. Phelps; Elgie Sims

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

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 21, 2014 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
House Feb 14, 2014 First Reading
House Feb 14, 2014 Referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 13, 2014 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 13, 2014 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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