CRIM CD-ONE GUN PER MONTH
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 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
0
Committee
6
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 28, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 28, 2010
House · Reported by committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Mar 26, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 3, 2010
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 007-004-000
Feb 22, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 5, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
William D. Burns
DDemocratic
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