Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB0089
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
