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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB1497

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-ASSAULT WEAPON BAN

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly possess an assault weapon 300 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, except possession of weapons registered with the Department of State Police in the time provided. Provides exemptions and penalties. Effective immediately.

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 Feb 27, 2019 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Feb 14, 2019 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Senate Feb 13, 2019 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Feb 13, 2019 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 13, 2019 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 13, 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

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