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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB0711

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-STUN GUN--SWITCHBLADE

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who has been issued a currently valid license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act may carry a concealed stun gun or taser and may purchase, carry, or possess a switchblade knife. Provides that the exemption applies only if the licensee complies with the restrictions on carrying in specific locations as provided in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Permits peace officers to purchase, possess, or carry a switchblade knife. Provides that the provisions prohibiting the manufacture or sales of a switchblade knife do not apply to or affect the manufacture or retail sale of a switchblade knife to a retired law enforcement officer who is permitted to carry a concealed firearm under 18 U.S.C. 926C or to any person who has been issued a currently valid license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act at the time of the commission of the offense. Provides that retired law enforcement officers may carry stun guns or tasers in the same manner as provided licensees carrying concealed firearms under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Effective immediately.

Session: 99th General Assembly

Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: October 10, 2015

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Tim Bivins;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Oct 10, 2015 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Senate May 15, 2015 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
Senate Apr 24, 2015 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015
Senate Mar 27, 2015 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Senate Feb 18, 2015 To Subcommittee on Firearms (JU)
Senate Feb 11, 2015 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Feb 3, 2015 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Tim Bivins
Senate Feb 3, 2015 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 3, 2015 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 3, 2015 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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