Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 433 — WILDLIFE-USE OF SUPPRESSORS

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Removes a prohibition on the use of a silencer or other device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun. Provides that no person shall, carry, possess, transport or use a silencer, suppressor or other device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun for the taking of game, unless such silencer, suppressor, or device is in compliance with the National Firearms Act. Any game animal regulated under this Act may be taken within its season with a silencer, suppressor, or device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun. A silencer, suppressor, or device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun may be used when taking wildlife in accordance with a specified provision concerning the authority to kill wildlife responsible for damage. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2016

  4. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2016

  5. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2016

  6. To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee

  7. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee

  10. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David B. Reis

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew F Skoog

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katherine Cloonen

  16. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Bradley

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Cavaletto

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dwight Kay

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese

  29. To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Reginald Phillips

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  34. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II

  35. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan

  36. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  37. Referred to Rules Committee

  38. First Reading

  39. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

Sponsors

  • Brandon W. Phelps · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Brandon W. Phelps

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 433 do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Removes a prohibition on the use of a silencer or other device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun. Provides that no person shall, carry, possess, transport or use a silencer, suppressor or other device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun for the taking of game, unless such silencer, suppressor, or device is in compliance with the National Firearms Act. Any game animal regulated under this Act may be taken within its season with a silencer, suppressor, or device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun. A silencer, suppressor, or device to muffle or mute the sound of the explosion or report resulting from the firing of any gun may be used when taking wildlife in accordance with a specified provision concerning the authority to kill wildlife responsible for damage. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 433?
HB 433 is sponsored by Brandon W. Phelps.
What is the current status of HB 433?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 433?
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