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 Bill Status of HB2831  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN

House Sponsors
Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

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

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/24-1.9 new
720 ILCS 5/24-1.10 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Defines "assault weapon", "assault weapon attachment", "antique firearm", ".50 caliber rifle", ".50 caliber cartridge", "locking mechanism", and "large capacity ammunition feeding device", . Provides that, with exceptions, it is unlawful to knowingly possess, deliver, sell, or purchase or cause to be delivered, sold, or purchased or cause to be possessed by another, an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides penalties for violations. Provides that the Department of State Police shall take all steps necessary to carry out the requirements of the new provisions within 180 days after the effective date. Provides that, with exceptions, it is unlawful to knowingly deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides penalties for violations. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/22/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  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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