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. 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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 18, 2005
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
upper
Feb 17, 2005
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 15, 2005
Committee
Referred to Rules
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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