Bill > SB0297

This bill eliminates provisions in the Illinois Criminal Code that previously prohibited the possession or use of firearm silencers. Specifically, the bill removes language that made it illegal to possess, manufacture, purchase, or carry any device designed to silence the report (sound) of a firearm. The bill makes corresponding technical changes to several sections of the Criminal Code, including sections related to unlawful weapons possession, aggravated discharge of firearms, and pretrial release procedures. By deleting references to silencers, the bill effectively legalizes the ownership and use of firearm silencers in Illinois. The changes appear to be part of a broader effort to modify existing weapons-related statutes, potentially expanding individual rights related to firearm accessories. The bill does not provide a detailed explanation for why these provisions are being removed, but it represents a significant change in how firearm silencers are treated under Illinois law.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=297&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104