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Latest Action: 11/25/2008 - Sent to the Governor Bill TextPROBATION OFFICER-TRAINING Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the prohibitions on carrying concealed firearms or firearms in a vehicle and carrying firearms on a public way do not apply to parole agents and parole supervisors who meet certain qualifications and conditions. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes provision that limits the types of firearms that parole agents or parole supervisors may carry off-duty to .38 and .40 caliber firearms. House Amendment No. 2 Deletes provision that if death or injury to a person or damage to property occurs as the result of the use of a firearm that the parole agent or parole supervisor is authorized to carry off-duty, the parole agent or parole supervisor must submit to a drug test within 24 hours after the incident. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: show full description
Latest Action: 12/03/2007 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules Bill TextASSAULT WEAPONS BAN-TECH Creates the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2007. Contains only a short title provision. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New ActAdds reference to: 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8 new720 ILCS 5/24-1.9 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/16/2007 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules Bill Text
CRIM CD-ONE GUN PER MONTH
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
Latest Action: 03/07/2008 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine Bill TextFIREARMS-CONCEALED-PERMITS Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Vests in the county sheriff the authority to issue concealed firearms permits to qualified applicants. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Also requires instruction in the law relating to firearm use. Requires an applicant to be at least 21 years of age. Prohibits an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or has a history of mental illness, addiction, or habitual alcohol use from obtaining a permit. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund in each county administered by the sheriff. Provides that the moneys in the Fund shall be used to administer the Act. Establishes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Establishes standards for the training course and for certifying instructors. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones Bill Text
CRIM CD-FIREARMS-PREEMPTION
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Invalidates local ordinances and resolutions that regulate firearms legal for hunting under the Wildlife Code inconsistently with the provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby Bill Text
CRIM CD-FIREARMS LOCAL REG
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution of a unit of local government that impose restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, sale, or other dealing in rifles and shotguns, and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of rifles and shotguns other than those imposed by the statute concerning the unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition are void. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones Bill Text
CRIM CD-FIREARM TRANSPORT
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not regulate the transportation of firearms and may not regulate the transportation of ammunition, components, accessories, or accoutrements for firearms. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution adopted before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by any unit of local government that imposes restrictions or limitations on the transportation of firearms and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of firearms in a manner other than those that are imposed by this amendatory Act are invalid and all those existing ordinances and resolutions are void. Provides that this provision is a limitation of home rule powers under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/16/2007 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules Bill Text
PEACE OFFICERS-FIREARMS
Amends the Peace Officer Firearm Training Act, the Counties Code, and the Municipal Code. Provides that all auxiliary police officers and deputies must submit to a background check. Provides that an auxiliary officer or deputy who has completed an approved background check must be allowed to participate in firearm training. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Millner Bill Text
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the unlawful sale of firearms.
Latest Action: 08/31/2007 - Effective Date June 1, 2008 Bill TextHEALTH-TECH Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning legislative intent. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 513/5Adds reference to: 430 ILCS 65/3.1from Ch. 38, par. 83-3.1740 ILCS 110/12from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 812 Replaces everything after [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - First Reading Bill Text
FIREARM OWNERS ID-DEALERS
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a federally licensed firearm dealer shall have a criminal background check performed on each employee who handles firearms in the course of his or her employment which shall include a fingerprint based criminal background check with a review of fingerprints by the Illinois State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Provides that the Department of State Police shall charge a fee for conducting the criminal history records check, which shall be deposited in the State Police Services Fund and shall not exceed the actual cost of the records check. Provides that until the criminal background check is completed, the employee may not handle firearms during the course of his or her employment.
Latest Action: 04/11/2008 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos Bill Text
CRIM CD&CORR-FIREARMS
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who commits the offense of unlawful purchase of a firearm is guilty of a Class 1 non-probationable felony if any firearm that is purchased is used to commit an act of domestic violence. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person who commits such offense is ineligible for period of probation, a term of periodic imprisonment or conditional discharge.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules Bill Text
FIREARMS-TECH
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in the Section relating to grounds for denying an application for and for revoking and seizing a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
Latest Action: 02/15/2008 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland Bill Text
FIREARMS-TECH
Creates the Firearms Regulation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser Bill Text
CRIM CD-USE STOLEN FIREARMS
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who sells or gives any firearm to any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or any other jurisdiction is guilty of a Class 3 (rather than a Class 4) felony. Creates the offense of use of a stolen firearm in the commission of an offense. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly uses a stolen firearm in the commission of any offense and the person knows that the firearm was stolen. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony.
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Osterman Bill Text
CRIM CD-LGE CAPACITY AMMO FEED
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules Bill Text
FIREARM OWNERS ID-SALE
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the requirements of sales of firearms at a gun show apply to private sales or transfers of handguns by persons who are not federally licensed firearm dealers. Exempts transfers between spouses, a parent and child, or a grandparent and grandchild. Also exempts transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation of law or a court order.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextPARENT CLASS-GANG-EVICTION Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor is found to be a delinquent minor by reason of the commission of a gang-related offense, and the court finds that the minor is a first-time offender and orders that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian retain custody of that minor, the court may order the parent, guardian, or legal custodian to attend antigang violence parenting classes. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall establish curriculum for the antigang violence parenting classes. Provides that the father, mother, spouse, or other person liable for the support of the minor, the estate of that person, and the estate of the minor shall be liable for the cost of classes, unless the court finds that the person or estate does not have the financial ability to pay. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that if any lessee or occupant, on one or more occasions, uses or permits the use of leased premises [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextFIREARM OWNERS ID-PREEMPTION Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a county, including a home rule county, may not require registration of firearms or impose greater restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession, transportation, carrying, and transfer of firearms, firearm attachments, and firearm ammunition than are imposed by the Act and the Criminal Code of 1961. Effective immediately. | | Home Rule Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) | | | HB 5506 does pre-empt home rule authority. |
Latest Action: 08/22/2008 - Governor Approved Bill Text
CRIM &CORR-FIREARM PURCHASE
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the penalty for the offense of unlawful purchase of a firearm is a Class 2 felony (rather than a Class 4 felony) for the purchase or attempted purchase of one firearm, a Class 1 felony (rather than a Class 3 felony) for the purchase or attempted purchase of 2 to 5 firearms at the same time or within a one year period, and a Class X felony with a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years for the purchase or attempted purchase of 6 or more firearms at the same time or within a 2 year period. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person convicted of the offense of unlawful purchase of a firearm shall not receive a period of probation, a term of periodic imprisonment, or conditional discharge.
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