Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1871 — CRIM CD-LG CAPACITY AMMUNITION

Last action — Session Sine Die

  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 97th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1871 now specifies exceptions for certain entities and individuals regarding large capacity ammunition feeding devices. For instance, it allows the manufacture, possession, or sale of these devices by businesses that supply law enforcement and government agencies, as well as authorized collectors. This change is significant because it creates a legal framework that enables specific groups to continue their activities while maintaining restrictions on general possession, potentially balancing safety concerns with the needs of law enforcement and collectors.

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*LRB09709734RLC49871b* HB1871 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2012 HB1871 by Rep.
HB1871 Engrossed LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
Carol A.
Sente SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/24-1.9 new Amends the Criminal Code of 1961.
Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act.
Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such another state maintainingdethat device in another state,viduor a dealer in licensed as a federal firearms dealer.
Specifies penalties for violations.
Provides exemptions.
Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable.
Effective immediately.
LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b A BILL FOR HB1871 LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
478.11, any device designed to be used with a muzzle-loading firearm used for "black powder" hunting, any device designed as a reproduction of a historical piece of HB1871 - 2 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b military equipment for use in battle re-enactments, or any device that has been made permanently inoperable.
478.11, any device designed to be used with a muzzle-loading firearm used for "black powder" hunting, any device designed as a reproduction of a historical piece of HB1871 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b military equipment for use in battle re-enactments, or any device that has been made permanently inoperable.
HB1871 - 3 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b (2) Wardens, superintendents, and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails, and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense.
HB1871 Engrossed - 3 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b (2) Wardens, superintendents, and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails, and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense.
(6) Possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device if that large capacity ammunition feeding device is sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee and by USA Shooting, the national governing body for international shooting competition in the United States, but only when the large capacity ammunition feeding device is in the actual possession of an Olympic target HB1871 - 4 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b shooting competitor or target shooting coach for the purpose of storage, transporting to and from Olympic target shooting practice or events if the device is broken down in a non-functioning state, is not immediately accessible, or is unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container, and when the Olympic target shooting competitor or target shooting coach is engaging in those practices or events.
(6) Possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device if that large capacity ammunition feeding device is sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee and by USA Shooting, the national governing body for international shooting competition in the United States, but only when the large capacity ammunition feeding device is in the actual possession of an Olympic target HB1871 Engrossed - 4 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b shooting competitor or target shooting coach for the purpose of storage, transporting to and from Olympic target shooting practice or events if the device is broken down in a non-functioning state, is not immediately accessible, or is unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container, and when the Olympic target shooting competitor or target shooting coach is engaging in those practices or events.
(9) Manufacture, transportation, possession, or sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices by entities that sell such devices to national and international HB1871 Engrossed - 5 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b governments in compliance with federal law.
(10) Possession or sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices by entities authorized or permitted to acquire and possess such devices for the purpose of antique collection.
(11) Possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device by all government agents and retirees duly authorized to carry such devices upon retirement or any person who inherits such a device from a person so authorized.
(12) Manufacture, transportation, possession, or sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices by entities that sell such devices to law enforcement agencies.
A person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, sells, purchases, or possesses or causes to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed in HB1871 - 5 - LRB097 09734 RLC 49871 b violation of this Section a large capacity ammunition feeding device commits a Class A misdemeanor for a first violation;
A person who knowingly manufactures, delivers, sells, purchases, or possesses or causes to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed in violation of this Section a large capacity ammunition feeding device commits a Class A misdemeanor for a first violation;
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  4. Second Reading - Standard Debate

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate

  9. Do Pass as Amended / Standard Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 006-005-000

  10. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham

  11. Remains in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  12. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 004-007-000

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

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

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Carol A. Sente

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann Williams

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  20. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  21. Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Cunningham

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William D. Burns

  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham

  26. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  27. Referred to Rules Committee

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol A. Sente

Sponsors

  • Carol A. Sente · Cosponsor

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  • Carol A. Sente

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1871 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1871?
HB 1871 is sponsored by Carol A. Sente.
What is the current status of HB 1871?
This bill died with 97th 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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