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IL SB3560

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kwame Raoul

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits delivery, sale, or purchase of semi-automatic assault weapons, assault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges effective immediately; prohibits possession 270 days after effective date.

  • Allows existing owners to register prohibited weapons or attachments with the Department of State Police by providing affidavit with weapon details and proof of locking mechanism; registration fee of $25 per person required.

  • Prohibits large capacity ammunition feeding devices (capable of holding more than 10 rounds) 60 days after effective date, with exemptions for law enforcement, military, and certain shooting events.

  • Requires persons possessing valid Firearm Owner's Identification Cards to report loss or theft of handguns, assault weapons, or related devices to local law enforcement within 72 hours; second violation results in card revocation.

  • Increases penalties for gunrunning (transferring 3+ firearms illegally) to Class X felony with minimum sentences of 10-15 years depending on number of firearms transferred.

Legislative Description

CRIM CD - ASSAULT WEAPONS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/11/2014
Firearms3/20/2014
Judiciary3/5/2014
Assignments2/14/2014

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