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Introduced
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the offense of unlawful possession of weapons in relation to knowingly possessing any device or attachment of any kind designed, used, or intended for use in silencing the report of any firearm does not apply to or affect persons licensed under federal law to distribute at wholesale any device or attachment of any kind designed, used, or intended for use in silencing the report of any firearm, firearms, or ammunition for those firearms equipped with those devices, and actually engaged in the business of distributing at wholesale those devices, firearms, or ammunition, but only with respect to activities that are within the lawful scope of that business, such as the distribution, transportation, or demonstration of those devices, firearms, or ammunition to qualified end users. Defines "distributing at wholesale". Provides that the exemption does not authorize the general private possession of any device or attachment of any kind designed, used, or intended for use in silencing the report of any firearm, but only such possession and activities as are within the lawful scope of a licensed wholesale distribution business. Provides that during transportation, these devices shall be detached from any weapon or not immediately accessible. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create a specific exemption for wholesale distributors of firearm silencers and related devices. The bill allows persons licensed under federal law to distribute silencers and silencer-equipped firearms at wholesale to engage in certain business activities without being in violation of existing weapon possession laws. Specifically, the exemption applies to businesses where 90% or more of their revenue comes from sales to other federal licensees, governmental end users, and federally approved export end users. The bill defines "distributing at wholesale" and strictly limits the exemption to lawful business activities such as distribution, transportation, and demonstration of devices to qualified end users. Importantly, the exemption does not authorize general private possession of silencers, and during transportation, these devices must be detached from weapons or not immediately accessible. The bill clarifies that the exemption is narrowly tailored to protect legitimate wholesale distribution businesses while maintaining restrictions on private silencer ownership. The amendment adds a new subsection (g-11) to the existing law to provide these specific protections and definitions for wholesale distributors of silencing devices.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 04/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4031&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB4031.htm |
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