FIREARM OFFENSES-HABITUAL CRIM
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Increases penalties for unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections facilities. Provides that a person commits unlawful sale or delivery of firearms when he or she knowingly: (1) sells or gives a firearm to a person who has been convicted of a felony or who is a streetgang member or (2) sells or gives a firearm that has been purchased or acquired out of state to a person who has been convicted of a felony or is a streetgang member. Provides that a violation is a Class 1 felony. Provides that a second or subsequent violation is non-probationable. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Deletes a provision that the first offense had to be committed when the person was 21 years of age or older to be adjudged a habitual criminal. Provides that a person who attained the age of 18 at the time of the third offense may be adjudged a habitual criminal. In the Class X sentencing provision for a defendant over 21 years of age who is convicted of a Class 1 or Class 2 felony after twice being convicted of a Class 1 or Class 2 felony, deletes a provision that the first offense had to be committed when the person was 21 years of age or older and deletes a provision that the offenses had to be forcible felonies. Exempts theft from this calculation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2023
Last action Mar 23, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
29
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Cabello
RRepublican
Co
Adam Niemerg
RRepublican
Co
Amy Elik
RRepublican
Co
Blaine Wilhour
RRepublican
Co
Brad Fritts
RRepublican
Co
Brad Halbrook
RRepublican
Co
C.D. Davidsmeyer
RRepublican
Co
Charlie Meier
RRepublican
Co
Chris Miller
RRepublican
Co
Dan Caulkins
RRepublican
Co
Dan Swanson
RRepublican
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