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Introduced
02/27/2015
02/27/2015
In Committee
03/27/2015
03/27/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Introduced Session
99th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is a Class 4 felony for a person who holds a license as a dealer, importer, manufacturer, or pawnbroker of firearms under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 to sell or deliver a firearm to a person listed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's terror watch list.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make it a Class 4 felony for individuals licensed as firearm dealers, importers, manufacturers, or pawnbrokers under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 to sell or deliver a firearm to someone identified on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's terror watch list, which is a list of individuals suspected of being involved in terrorist activities. This addition to existing laws prohibiting unlawful firearm sales and deliveries aims to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of individuals deemed a threat to national security.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4039&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB4039.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB4039.pdf |
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