CRIM CD-LOCAL REG FIREARMS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution adopted by any unit of local government that impose restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, sale, or other dealing in firearms and firearm ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements for firearms that do not provide an exception for the use or possession of a firearm for the act of self-defense or defense of another when on one's land or in one's abode or fixed place of business are invalid, and all those existing ordinances and resolutions are void. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not regulate the possession or use of a firearm kept for self-defense or defense of another and may not regulate ammunition, components, accessories, or accoutrements for such firearm. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 1, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 15, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 16, 2005
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 015-000-000
Feb 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Jan 27, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John Bradley
DDemocratic
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