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IL HB1564

IL HB1564
REPEAL PA 102-1116 IN PART


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Repeals the provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that make amendatory changes to the Firearms Restraining Order Act that provide that a petitioner for a firearms restraining order may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (restores the 6 months provision). Repeals provisions that the firearms restraining order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 making it unlawful, beginning January 1, 2024, for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions. Repeals provisions that make it unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 that prohibit the manufacture, possession, sale, or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, import, transfer, or use any device, part, kit, tool, accessory, or combination of parts that is designed to and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm above the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that is not equipped with that device, part, or combination of parts. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Freedom of Information Act that exempt from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning assault weapons endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill repeals certain provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that were enacted in 2023. Specifically, it restores the previous 6-month duration for firearms restraining orders (rather than up to 1 year), repeals the provisions banning the manufacture, possession, and sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and removes the exemption from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act for information related to assault weapon endorsements. The bill also repeals sections of the Criminal Code that prohibited the possession of assault weapons and 50-caliber rifles. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

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