3D FIREARMS-PROHIBITS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful use of a three-dimensional printer to create a firearm. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly uses a three-dimensional printer to create a fully functioning firearm. Adds exemptions for: (1) a person who possesses a license to manufacture firearms under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968; (2) a person who is actually engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling any piece or part of a firearm, but only with respect to the activities which are within the lawful scope of that business; or (3) a person who uses a three-dimensional printer to create a prototype of a firearm. Adds definitions of "prototype" and "three-dimensional printer". Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Oct 10, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Mar 27, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Mar 4, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Firearms (JU)
Feb 25, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 20, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ira I. Silverstein
DDemocratic
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