50 CALIBER RIFLES&AMMO
Summary
Creates the 50 Caliber Rifle and 50 Caliber Ammunition Regulation Law in the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that any person who, within this State, manufactures or causes to be manufactured, distributes, transports, or imports into the State, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives or lends a 50 caliber rifle or 50 caliber ammunition is guilty of a Class 2 felony. Provides that any person who, within this State, possesses a 50 caliber rifle or 50 caliber ammunition is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a first violation of these provisions is a petty offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $500, if the person was found in possession of no more than 2 firearms and certain conditions are met. Permits certain persons and entities to obtain a permit to possess or manufacture 50 caliber rifles and 50 caliber ammunition.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 18, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Mar 2, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 23, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
DDemocratic
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