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 Bill Status of HB2915  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  FIREARMS- MUNICIPAL REGULATION

House Sponsors
Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
430 ILCS 65/13.1from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Strikes a clause preventing provisions of ordinances from being invalid when they impose greater restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession and transfer of firearms than are imposed by this Act. Provides that regulation of the ownership and possession of firearms and related items are the exclusive powers of the State. Provides that a local government may not require registration, reporting of the sale or transfer of a firearm, or may not keep a firearms registry. Provides that any existing or future local ordinances or resolutions imposing any registration requirement on firearms and related items are invalid or void. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II
  2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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