FIREARMS- MUNICIPAL REGULATION
Summary
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Deletes existing preemption provisions concerning firearms. Provides that regulation of the ownership and possession of firearms and related items are the exclusive powers and functions of the State. Provides that a local government, including a home rule unit, may not require registration, reporting of the sale or transfer of a firearm, or maintenance of a firearm registry. Provides that any existing or future local ordinances or resolutions imposing any registration requirement on firearms and related items are invalid and void. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2020
Last action Mar 4, 2020
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Total actions
8
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0
Committee
1
Jan 29, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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