Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 353 — CRIM CD&CORR-WEAPONS-FELONS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

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 Criminal Code of 2012. Creates 2 separate offenses of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons and unlawful use or possession of weapons by persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections facilities. Establishes penalties. Changes the penalties for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Provides that a sentence of county impact incarceration is not authorized for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon or for unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member. Provides that unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member is a Class 2 felony for which the person shall (rather than may) be sentenced to 4 (rather than 3) years and no more than 10 years. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner serving a sentence for certain unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons violations shall receive no more than 7.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment; and that a prisoner serving a sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member; certain violations of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons; or a Class 2 or greater felony for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon shall receive no more than 4.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment. Permits the issuance of sentence credits, at the Department of Corrections discretion, for persons convicted of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons under certain circumstances. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  7. To Sentencing, Penalties, and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares

  9. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.

  11. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  23. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

Sponsors

  • Michael J. Zalewski · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael J. Zalewski

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 353 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates 2 separate offenses of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons and unlawful use or possession of weapons by persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections facilities. Establishes penalties. Changes the penalties for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Provides that a sentence of county impact incarceration is not authorized for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon or for unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member. Provides that unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member is a Class 2 felony for which the person shall (rather than may) be sentenced to 4 (rather than 3) years and no more than 10 years. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner serving a sentence for certain unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons violations shall receive no more than 7.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment; and that a prisoner serving a sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member; certain violations of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons; or a Class 2 or greater felony for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon shall receive no more than 4.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment. Permits the issuance of sentence credits, at the Department of Corrections discretion, for persons convicted of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons under certain circumstances. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors HB 353?
HB 353 is sponsored by Michael J. Zalewski.
What is the current status of HB 353?
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 353?
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