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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB3422

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: GUN DEALER&AMMO SELLER LICENSE

Description: Creates the Gun Dealer and Ammunition Seller Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms or ammunition without a dealer license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a dealer license expires 5 years after the date of issuance. Provides that a license may be renewed for additional 5-year periods if the licensee submits a timely application for renewal, accompanied by a nonrefundable renewal fee established by the Department. Establishes licensing requirements. Provides that the Department shall require each applicant for a dealer license or the renewal of a dealer license, as part of the application process, and each prospective employee of a licensee, as a condition of employment, to: (1) provide a copy of a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued to that person; and (2) authorize an investigation to determine if any of the conditions for license denial exist. Establishes conditions for denial of a license. Provides that the licensee shall not allow any person to consume alcohol on the premises of the business. Provides that the Department of State Police may establish rules requiring employees and agents of licensees to undergo training regarding legal requirements and responsible business practices as applicable to the sale or transfer of firearms or ammunition. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to make conforming changes.

Session: 99th General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: April 8, 2016

Sponsors

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14 sponsors: Christian Mitchell; Martin Moylan; Daniel Burke; Robyn Gabel; Kelly Cassidy; Ann Williams; Gregory Harris; Pamela Reaves-Harris; Deborah Conroy; William Davis; Jaime Andrade; Laura Fine; Camille Lilly; LaShawn Ford;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 12% (14 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 8, 2016 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Mar 23, 2016 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Mar 23, 2016 To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
House Mar 22, 2016 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
House Feb 16, 2016 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Sep 8, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
House Aug 18, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
House Mar 27, 2015 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Mar 18, 2015 To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
House Mar 12, 2015 Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregory Harris
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Pamela Reaves-Harris
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
House Mar 12, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
House Mar 11, 2015 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
House Mar 10, 2015 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Feb 26, 2015 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
House Feb 26, 2015 Referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 26, 2015 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 26, 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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