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IL HB3907

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

Robert Biggins

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Class 1 non-probationable felony for unlawfully purchasing a firearm that is used to commit an act of domestic violence as defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure.

  • Maintains existing penalties for unlawful firearm purchase: Class 2 felony for one firearm, Class 1 felony for 2-5 firearms within one year, and Class X felony (9-40 years) for 6+ firearms within 2 years.

  • Prohibits probation, periodic imprisonment, and conditional discharge for violations involving firearms used in domestic violence; offenders must receive minimum imprisonment terms set by law.

  • Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to add unlawful firearm purchase resulting in domestic violence to the list of offenses ineligible for probation or conditional discharge.

Legislative Description

CRIM & CORR-FIREARM PURCHASE

Last Action

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

4/22/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Judiciary II - Criminal Law3/3/2009
Rules2/26/2009

Full Bill Text

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