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HB 12 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

CRIM CD-ONE GUN PER MONTH

Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2008
Committee Review
Mar 2009
House Failed
Apr 2009
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2008 Last action Apr 1, 2009
Floor votes · House Apr 1, 2009

How they voted

48–56
Failed · 2 other
Total votes 106
Apr 1, 2009
D Democratic61
43 Yea 17 Nay 1
70% Yea
R Republican45
5 Yea 39 Nay 1
86% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Apr 1, 2009
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (48-56-2)
house
Mar 11, 2009
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 007-003-000
lower
Feb 11, 2009
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2009
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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