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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
07/28/2025
07/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/28/2025
07/28/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that upon recovering a firearm that was (i) unlawfully possessed, (ii) used for any unlawful purpose, (iii) recovered from the scene of a crime, (iv) reasonably believed to have been used or associated with the commission of a crime, or (v) acquired by the law enforcement agency as an abandoned, lost, or discarded firearm, a law enforcement agency shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace (deletes when necessary), to determine how and from whom the person gained possession of the firearm and to determine prior ownership of the firearm. Provides that law enforcement shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' eTrace platform or successor platform in complying with this provision. Provides that law enforcement shall participate in the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' eTrace platform or successor platform's collective data sharing program for the purpose of sharing firearm trace reports among all law enforcement agencies in this State on a reciprocal basis. Defines "peace officer" for the purpose of the investigation of specified offenses shall include investigators of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to enhance firearm tracing and reporting procedures for law enforcement agencies. It requires law enforcement to use the best available information, including firearms tracing, when recovering firearms under specific circumstances such as unlawful possession, use in a crime, or when found abandoned. The bill mandates the use of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) eTrace platform to trace firearms and share trace reports among law enforcement agencies in the state. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "peace officer" to include ATF investigators for the purpose of investigating certain offenses. The bill also updates language to be gender-neutral and adds ATF as a specific agency whose investigators can be considered peace officers. The legislation aims to improve tracking and information sharing about firearms to support law enforcement investigations and potentially reduce gun-related crimes. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (28)
Bill Cunningham (D)*,
Curtis Tarver (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Ellman (D),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Emil Jones (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Willie Preston (D),
Elgie Sims (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0030 (on 07/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1373&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1373enr.htm |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1373sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1373sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1373eng.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1373ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1373.htm |
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