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IL HR1136

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to strengthen national freight laws for rail cars carrying firearms across state lines or prohibit the transport of firearms by rail freight entirely
  • Cites Illinois ranking in the top ten states for freight theft nationwide and 2,987 shooting victims in Chicago in 2015
  • Notes that nearly 200,000 guns are reported stolen, lost, or missing annually in the United States and 754 cargo thefts occurred nationwide in 2015
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and Illinois congressional delegation

Legislative Description

RAIL FREIGHT FIREARM LAWS

Last Action

Resolution Adopted as Amended

6/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Criminal4/13/2016
Rules4/7/2016

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