HB 2971 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

TECHNOLOGY-SMART HANDGUNS

Summary
Creates the Smart Handgun Technology Act. Provides that until the Attorney General finds that personalized handgun technology is available, he or she is required to report to the Governor and the General Assembly every 6 months regarding the availability of personalized handguns for retail sales purposes. Provides that 23 months after the Attorney General finds that smart handguns are available for retail sale, the Attorney General and the Director of State Police must begin the process of adopting a list of personalized handguns that may be sold in the State. Provides that 6 months after the initial list of personalized handguns is approved, it is unlawful for any licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or retail firearms dealer to transport into the State, sell, expose for sale, possess with the intent of selling, assign, or otherwise transfer a handgun unless it is a personalized handgun. Provides exemptions. Defines "personalized handgun".
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2019 Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2019
Lower · Passed
To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
lower
Feb 26, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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