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IL SB2343

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Cullerton

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds prohibition on possession, sale, or manufacture of bump stocks and trigger cranks beginning 90 days after the effective date of this act, making violations a Class 2 felony (or Class X felony if attached to a loaded weapon).

  • Defines "bump stock" as a device that increases weapon fire rate by using recoil energy to create reciprocating action that repeatedly activates the trigger.

  • Defines "trigger crank" as a device attached to a weapon that repeatedly activates the trigger through circular motion of a lever or similar part.

  • Establishes that possession of each bump stock or trigger crank constitutes a separate violation of unlawful use of weapons statutes.

  • Maintains existing sentencing enhancements for violations involving machine guns and firearm restrictions in schools, courthouses, public parks, and other protected locations.

Legislative Description

BUMP STOCK/TRIGGER CRANK

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules5/31/2018
Judiciary - Criminal5/7/2018
Rules4/26/2018
Executive2/6/2018
Assignments1/24/2018

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