Bill > SB2652

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create new restrictions on what are called "convertible pistols" - specifically semiautomatic pistols that can be readily converted into machine guns using a "switch" and common household tools. The bill defines a "convertible pistol" as a semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be easily modified to fire automatically by installing a "switch" in place of the slide's backplate. A "switch" is defined as a device that interferes with the trigger mechanism to enable rapid or automatic firing. The bill makes it a Class 2 felony to manufacture, sell, offer to sell, purchase, receive, import, or transfer such convertible pistols, with potential imprisonment of 3-7 years. The law provides numerous exemptions for law enforcement, military personnel, certain security personnel, and specific professional contexts like ballistics testing or movie production prop use. The bill also includes a severability provision, meaning if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the law can remain in effect. The legislation is titled the "Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act" and aims to prevent the easy conversion of semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2652&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104