CRIM CD-ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes it unlawful to deliver, sell, or purchase or cause to be delivered, sold, or purchased or cause to be possessed by another, an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly possess an assault weapon, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge 300 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, except possession of weapons registered with the State Police in the time provided. Provides exemptions and penalties. Prohibits delivery, sale, purchase or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Provides exemptions and penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2019
Last action May 21, 2020
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
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 · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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