CRIM CD-ASSAULT WEAPON BAN
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly possess an assault weapon 300 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, except possession of weapons registered with the Department of State Police in the time provided. Provides exemptions and penalties. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2019
Last action Mar 28, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Mar 28, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019
upper
Mar 5, 2019
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on Firearms
upper
Feb 27, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 13, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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