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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB0042

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Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD - ASSAULT WEAPONS

Description: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts assault weapon registration affidavits. Amends the State Police Act. Authorizes emergency procurement for an assault weapon registration system. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Raises penalty for failure to keep a firearm transfer record. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that after the effective date, it is unlawful to knowingly deliver, sell, or purchase a semi-automatic assault weapon, attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Prohibits possession of these weapons and attachments, 270 days after the effective date. Allows possession of a weapon or attachment possessed before the effective date if the person provides a registration affidavit. Provides that a retired peace officer may possess a weapon or attachment, if lawfully acquired and possessed prior to retirement and a registration affidavit filed. Provides that the person or retired peace officer may only transfer the weapon or attachment to an heir, an individual residing in another state, or a licensed federal firearms dealer. Establishes registration fees. Provides that 60 days after the effective date, it is unlawful to knowingly deliver, sell, purchase, or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides exemptions and penalties. Raises gunrunning penalties. Provides that a person who possesses or acquires a handgun, semi-automatic assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, .50 caliber cartridge, or large capacity ammunition feeding device and later loses or has it stolen, must report the loss or theft to law enforcement. Provides severability. Effective immediately.

Session: 98th General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: March 22, 2013

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Antonio Muñoz; Jacqueline Y. Collins; Toi W. Hutchinson;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 5% (3 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 22, 2013 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 7, 2013 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Jan 31, 2013 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Senate Jan 29, 2013 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson
Senate Jan 16, 2013 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muñoz
Senate Jan 16, 2013 Referred to Assignments
Senate Jan 16, 2013 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 16, 2013 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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