HB 4561 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

CRIM CD-TRANSFER-FIREARMS

Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Prohibits a person, other than a person holding a license under the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968, from acquiring more than one handgun within a 30-day period. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
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Feb 2004
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Introduced Feb 3, 2004 Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
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Feb 3, 2004
House · Referred to committee
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William Delgado
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