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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB1201

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: UNLAWFUL WEAPON POSSESSION

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits a petty offense if he or she is convicted of a violation for unlawful possession of a weapon that would not be an offense if the person possessed a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Effective January 1, 2026.

Session: 104th General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: January 24, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Andrew Chesney (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 24, 2025 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Senate Jan 24, 2025 First Reading
Senate Jan 24, 2025 Referred to Assignments
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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