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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB5939

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-UUW-FIREARM DETECTION

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses, or carries a firearm with: (1) a major component of which, if subjected to inspection by common metal detection devices, would not be detectable; or (2) a major component of which, if subjected to inspection by common imaging detection devices, would not generate an image that accurately depicts the shape of the component. Provides that this offense is a Class 2 felony. Creates exemptions. Effective immediately.

Session: 100th General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: November 7, 2018

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Michelle Mussman (D); Martin Moylan (D); Jonathan Carroll (D); Deborah Conroy (D); John Connor (D); Dave Severin (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 5% (6 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Nov 7, 2018 Referred to Rules Committee
House Nov 7, 2018 First Reading
House Aug 10, 2018 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
House Aug 8, 2018 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
House Aug 8, 2018 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Connor
House Aug 8, 2018 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
House Aug 8, 2018 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
House Aug 7, 2018 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Aug 7, 2018 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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