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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB0089

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-FIREARM SAFETY DEVICES

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning firearm safety devices. Provides that any firearm sold or transferred in the State by a federally licensed firearms dealer or a private seller, including a private transfer through a firearms dealer, shall at the time of the sale or transfer of the firearm include or be accompanied by a firearm safety device. Provides that the Department of State Police shall adopt rules setting forth specific firearm safety devices or the minimum standards to constitute an effective firearm safety device. Defines "firearm safety device" as an integrated design feature or an attachable accessory that is resistant to tampering and is effective in preventing the discharge of a firearm by a person who does not have access to the key, combination, or other safety mechanism used to disengage the device, but does not include the firearm safety, safety catch, or any other safety system that prevents the accidental firing of a firearm. Provides exemptions. A violation of this provision is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $1,000. A second or subsequent violation is a Class A misdemeanor.

Session: 101st General Assembly

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

Last Action Date: March 28, 2019

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Julie Morrison (D); Jacqueline Collins (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (2 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 28, 2019 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Mar 22, 2019 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019
Senate Mar 5, 2019 To Subcommittee on Firearms
Senate Jan 30, 2019 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Jan 23, 2019 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Jan 23, 2019 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Senate Jan 23, 2019 Referred to Assignments
Senate Jan 23, 2019 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 23, 2019 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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