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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB1564

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: REPEAL PA 102-1116 IN PART

Description: Repeals the provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that make amendatory changes to the Firearms Restraining Order Act that provide that a petitioner for a firearms restraining order may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (restores the 6 months provision). Repeals provisions that the firearms restraining order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 making it unlawful, beginning January 1, 2024, for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions. Repeals provisions that make it unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 that prohibit the manufacture, possession, sale, or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, import, transfer, or use any device, part, kit, tool, accessory, or combination of parts that is designed to and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm above the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that is not equipped with that device, part, or combination of parts. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Freedom of Information Act that exempt from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning assault weapons endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately.

Session: 103rd General Assembly

Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

Last Action Date: July 16, 2024

Sponsors

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17 sponsors: Dave Severin (R); Patrick Windhorst (R); Tony McCombie (R); Norine Hammond (R); Steven Reick (R); Paul Jacobs (R); David Friess (R); Charles Meier (R); Kevin Schmidt (R); Randy Frese (R); Wayne Rosenthal (R); John Cabello (R); Christopher Davidsmeyer (R); Dennis Tipsword (R); Travis Weaver (R); Brandun Schweizer (R); Mike Coffey (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 14% (17 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jul 16, 2024 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
House Jul 9, 2024 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
House Jun 10, 2024 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
House May 14, 2024 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
House Nov 2, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
House Oct 18, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
House Apr 18, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal
House Mar 10, 2023 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 28, 2023 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Feb 1, 2023 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
House Jan 31, 2023 Referred to Rules Committee
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
House Jan 31, 2023 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
House Jan 31, 2023 First Reading
House Jan 30, 2023 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin
House Jan 30, 2023 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 30, 2023 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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