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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB3148

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: VOLUNTARY DO NOT SELL FIREARMS

Description: Creates the Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act. Provides that a person may file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights, either in writing or electronically, with the clerk of the court in any county in the State. Provides that the clerk of the court must request a physical or scanned copy of photo identification to verify the person's identity prior to accepting the form. Provides that the person filing the form may provide the name of a family member, mental health professional, substance use disorder professional, or other person to be contacted if the filer attempts to purchase a firearm while the voluntary waiver of firearm rights is in effect or if the filer applies to have the voluntary waiver revoked. Provides that no sooner than 21 calendar days after filing a voluntary waiver of firearm rights, the person may file a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights, either in writing or electronically, in the same county where the voluntary waiver of firearm rights was filed. Provides that copies and records of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights shall not be disclosed except to law enforcement agencies. Provides that a voluntary waiver of firearm rights may not be required of an individual as a condition for receiving employment, benefits, or services. Provides that all records obtained and all reports produced, as required by this provision, are not subject to disclosure and shall be confidential with respect to all matters involving health care, employment, education, housing, insurance, government benefits, and contracting. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2025.

Session: 103rd General Assembly

Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: June 26, 2024

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Steve Stadelman (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jun 26, 2024 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Senate May 25, 2024 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024
Senate May 24, 2024 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024
Senate May 17, 2024 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
Senate May 3, 2024 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 17, 2024
Senate Apr 12, 2024 Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
Senate Apr 5, 2024 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
Senate Mar 15, 2024 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
Senate Mar 7, 2024 To Subcommittee on Firearms
Senate Feb 28, 2024 Assigned to Executive
Senate Feb 6, 2024 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Feb 6, 2024 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 6, 2024 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 6, 2024 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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