Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 3946 — CRIM CD-CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES

Last action — Session Sine Die

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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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Repeals provision that makes it a Class 4 felony for any person knowingly to have in his or her possession or to carry about any of the substances which are regulated by Title 16 CFR Section 1500.129 of the Federal Caustic Poison Act and are required to contain the words "causes severe burns" as the affirmative statement of principal hazard on its label. Repeals provision that requires the purchaser of such substances prior to taking possession to: (1) provide a valid driver's license or other government-issued identification showing the person's name, date of birth, and photograph; and (2) sign a log documenting the name and address of the person, date and time of the transaction, and the brand, product name and net weight of the item. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

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

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dwight Kay

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  14. Referred to Rules Committee

  15. First Reading

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine Hammond

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell

  20. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost

  21. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

Sponsors

  • Jerry L. Mitchell · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jerry L. Mitchell

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3946 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Repeals provision that makes it a Class 4 felony for any person knowingly to have in his or her possession or to carry about any of the substances which are regulated by Title 16 CFR Section 1500.129 of the Federal Caustic Poison Act and are required to contain the words "causes severe burns" as the affirmative statement of principal hazard on its label. Repeals provision that requires the purchaser of such substances prior to taking possession to: (1) provide a valid driver's license or other government-issued identification showing the person's name, date of birth, and photograph; and (2) sign a log documenting the name and address of the person, date and time of the transaction, and the brand, product name and net weight of the item. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 3946?
HB 3946 is sponsored by Jerry L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 3946?
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.
Where can I track HB 3946?
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