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
Jan 2011
Committee Review
Mar 2011
House Failed
Apr 2011
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2011
Last action Apr 13, 2011
Floor votes · House Apr 13, 2011
How they voted
47–68
Failed · 3 other
Total votes 118
Apr 13, 2011
D
Democratic64
73% Yea
R
Republican54
96% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Apr 13, 2011
House · Vote failed
House Vote: fail (47-68-3)
Mar 9, 2011
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Standard Debate Human Services Committee; 006-005-000
Mar 9, 2011
House · Reported by committee
Remains in Human Services Committee
Mar 9, 2011
House · Failed in committee
Motion Do Pass - Lost Human Services Committee; 004-005-000
Feb 8, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Jan 18, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
William D. Burns
DDemocratic
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