Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 17 R cosponsors

HB1040      — REPEAL PICA

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 17, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill repeals various firearm regulations in Illinois.

The bill removes provisions related to firearms restraining orders and makes changes to existing laws concerning possession and sale of certain firearms and ammunition. It also eliminates exemptions for information disclosures related to assault weapon endorsements.

Summary

Repeals the provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that make amendatory changes to the Firearms Restraining Order Act that provide that a petitioner for a firearms restraining order may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (restores the 6 months provision). Repeals provisions that the firearms restraining order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 making it unlawful, beginning January 1, 2024, for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions. Repeals provisions that make it unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 that prohibit the manufacture, possession, sale, or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, import, transfer, or use any device, part, kit, tool, accessory, or combination of parts that is designed to and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm above the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that is not equipped with that device, part, or combination of parts. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Freedom of Information Act that exempt from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning assault weapons endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1040      do?
Repeals the provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that make amendatory changes to the Firearms Restraining Order Act that provide that a petitioner for a firearms restraining order may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (restores the 6 months provision). Repeals provisions that the firearms restraining order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 making it unlawful, beginning January 1, 2024, for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions. Repeals provisions that make it unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 that prohibit the manufacture, possession, sale, or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, import, transfer, or use any device, part, kit, tool, accessory, or combination of parts that is designed to and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm above the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that is not equipped with that device, part, or combination of parts. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Freedom of Information Act that exempt from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning assault weapons endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1040     ?
HB1040      is sponsored by John M. Cabello (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Norine K. Hammond (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Travis Weaver (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Regan Deering (Republican), Steven Reick (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), and Scott Doody (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1040     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 17, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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