Bill > HB4045

This bill, known as the Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act, amends Illinois state law to address the manufacture, sale, and possession of convertible pistols and related devices. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal to manufacture, sell, purchase, receive, import, or transfer a "convertible pistol," which is defined as a semiautomatic pistol with a specific trigger mechanism that can be readily converted into a machine gun using a "switch" and common household tools. The bill expands the definition of a machine gun to include convertible pistols equipped with such switches, which are devices that enable a pistol to discharge multiple shots rapidly or automatically with a single trigger pull. The legislation establishes criminal penalties for violations, with offenses ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the specific circumstances. The bill also amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to require firearm industry members to implement reasonable controls to prevent the installation and use of switches with firearms. Additionally, the bill provides numerous exemptions for law enforcement, military personnel, licensed dealers, and specific authorized entities. The overall goal of the legislation appears to be preventing the easy conversion of semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and reducing potential public safety risks associated with such modifications.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4045&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104