Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 1333 — FIREARMS ACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0353

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2005. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 37 sponsors

    0 primary, 37 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Firearms Act. Contains only a short title provision.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 1333, specific definitions have been added to clarify what constitutes a "counterfeit" firearm, the role of a "federally licensed firearm dealer," and what qualifies as a "firearm" under the law. This is significant because it helps to set clear legal boundaries and reduce confusion about firearm classifications, which is important for regulation and enforcement. The removal of the short title provision means the bill is now focused more on the details of the law rather than just naming it. Overall, these amendments aim to improve the clarity and effectiveness of firearm regulations.

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SB1333 Engrossed LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b AN ACT concerning firearms.
SB1333 Enrolled LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b AN ACT concerning firearms.
and (4) an antique firearm (other than a machine-gun) which, although designed as a weapon, the Department of State Police finds by reason of the date of its manufacture, value, design, and other characteristics is primarily a collector’s item and is not likely to be used SB1333 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b as a weapon.
and (4) an antique firearm (other than a machine-gun) which, although designed as a weapon, the Department of State Police finds by reason of the date of its manufacture, value, design, and other characteristics is primarily a collector’s item and is not likely to be used SB1333 Enrolled - 2 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b as a weapon.
"Sanctioned competitive shooting event" means a shooting SB1333 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b contest officially recognized by a national or state shooting sport association, and includes any sight-in or practice conducted in conjunction with the event.
"Sanctioned competitive shooting event" means a shooting SB1333 Enrolled - 3 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b contest officially recognized by a national or state shooting sport association, and includes any sight-in or practice conducted in conjunction with the event.
8-17-01.) SB1333 Engrossed - 4 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b (430 ILCS 65/3.1) (from Ch.
8-17-01.) SB1333 Enrolled - 4 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b (430 ILCS 65/3.1) (from Ch.
and SB1333 Engrossed - 5 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b (2) provide the licensee, gun show promoter, or gun show vendor with the number.
and SB1333 Enrolled - 5 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b (2) provide the licensee, gun show promoter, or gun show vendor with the number.
SB1333 Engrossed - 6 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b For purposes of this subsection, "sanctioned competitive shooting event" means a shooting contest officially recognized by a national or state shooting sport association, and includes any sight-in or practice conducted in conjunction with the event.
SB1333 Enrolled - 6 - LRB094 04596 RLC 34625 b For purposes of this subsection, "sanctioned competitive shooting event" means a shooting contest officially recognized by a national or state shooting sport association, and includes any sight-in or practice conducted in conjunction with the event.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0353

  2. Effective Date July 29, 2005

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

  9. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 089-028-000

  10. State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed Engrossed.

  11. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  12. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  13. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  14. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  15. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  16. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  17. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly

  30. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  31. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Delgado

  33. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  34. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  37. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  38. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez

  39. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  40. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico

  45. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. George Scully, Jr.

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro

  47. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  48. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan

  49. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  50. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  51. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons

  52. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  55. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner

  56. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  57. Second Reading - Short Debate

  58. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. James T. Meeks

  59. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  60. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  61. Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-002-000

  62. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  63. Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  64. Referred to Rules Committee

  65. First Reading

  66. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  67. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005

  68. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  69. Arrived in House

  70. Third Reading - Passed; 037-017-001

  71. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  72. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cullerton

  73. Recalled to Second Reading

  74. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter

  75. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  76. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  77. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  78. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  79. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  80. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul

  81. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz

  82. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  83. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Carol Ronen

  84. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  85. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg

  86. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000

  87. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive

  88. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules

  89. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

  90. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2005

  91. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Cullerton

  92. Recalled to Second Reading

  93. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  94. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 007-005-000

  95. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive

  96. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  97. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

  98. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to December 31, 2005

  99. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2005

  100. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2005

  101. Second Reading

  102. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 6, 2005

  103. Do Pass Judiciary; 008-001-001

  104. Postponed - Judiciary

  105. Postponed - Judiciary

  106. Assigned to Judiciary

  107. Referred to Rules

  108. First Reading

  109. Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.

  110. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

Sponsors

  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor
  • Deborah L. Graham · Cosponsor
  • Eileen Lyons · Cosponsor
  • David E. Miller · Cosponsor
  • James D. Brosnahan · Cosponsor
  • Wyvetter H. Younge · Cosponsor
  • Robert S. Molaro · Cosponsor
  • Jr. George Scully · Cosponsor
  • John D'Amico · Cosponsor
  • Monique D. Davis · Cosponsor
  • Kathleen A. Ryg · Cosponsor
  • Lakesia Collins · Cosponsor
  • III Emil Jones · Cosponsor
  • Michelle Chavez · Cosponsor
  • Charles E. Jefferson · Cosponsor
  • Maria Antonia Berrios · Cosponsor
  • Elaine Nekritz · Cosponsor
  • Susana A Mendoza · Cosponsor
  • Cynthia Soto · Cosponsor
  • William Delgado · Cosponsor
  • Kenneth Dunkin · Cosponsor
  • Lou Lang · Cosponsor
  • Robin Kelly · Cosponsor
  • Daniel J. Burke · Cosponsor
  • Julie Hamos · Cosponsor
  • Karen May · Cosponsor
  • Sara Feigenholtz · Cosponsor
  • Mary E. Flowers · Cosponsor
  • Naomi D. Jakobsson · Cosponsor
  • Costa Howard · Cosponsor
  • John A. Fritchey · Cosponsor
  • Richard T. Bradley · Cosponsor
  • Joseph M. Lyons · Cosponsor
  • Karen A. Yarbrough · Cosponsor
  • Marlow H. Colvin · Cosponsor
  • Patrick J. Joyce · Cosponsor
  • Chapa LaVia · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 37 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (37)

  • John J. Cullerton
  • Deborah L. Graham
  • Eileen Lyons
  • David E. Miller
  • James D. Brosnahan
  • Wyvetter H. Younge
  • Robert S. Molaro
  • George Scully, Jr.
  • John D'Amico
  • Monique D. Davis
  • Kathleen A. Ryg
  • Lakesia Collins Democrat
  • Emil Jones, III Democrat
  • Michelle Chavez
  • Charles E. Jefferson
  • Maria Antonia Berrios
  • Elaine Nekritz
  • Susana A Mendoza
  • Cynthia Soto
  • William Delgado
  • Kenneth Dunkin
  • Lou Lang
  • Robin Kelly
  • Daniel J. Burke
  • Julie Hamos
  • Karen May
  • Sara Feigenholtz Democrat
  • Mary E. Flowers
  • Naomi D. Jakobsson
  • Costa Howard
  • John A. Fritchey
  • Richard T. Bradley
  • Joseph M. Lyons
  • Karen A. Yarbrough
  • Marlow H. Colvin
  • Patrick J. Joyce Democrat
  • Chapa LaVia

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 89 Yea · 28 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 802501
Democrat 8100
Republican 1200
Total 892801
% of votes cast 75%24%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sacia — Nay
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Winters — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Nay
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Nay
Boland — Nay
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Nay
Brosnahan — Yea
Millner — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Eddy — Nay
Munson — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Jenisch — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
May — Yea
Bailey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Lyons, Eileen — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Scully — Yea
Soto — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Brady — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Giles — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Krause — Yea
Madigan — Yea
McKeon — Not Voting
Moffitt — Nay
Molaro — Yea
Howard — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Myers — Nay
Nekritz — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Parke — Yea
Phelps — Nay
Poe — Nay
Davis, Monique — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Tenhouse — Nay
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Nay
Wait — Nay
Bradley, John — Nay
Washington — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Chavez — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Nay
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Dugan — Nay
Flider — Nay
Gordon — Nay
Granberg — Nay
Holbrook — Nay
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Pritchard — Nay
Reis — Nay
Ryg — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Nay
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 17 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 311705
Democrat 5000
Republican 1000
Total 371705
% of votes cast 63%29%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Luechtefeld — Nay
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Nay
Burzynski — Nay
Dahl — Nay
Geo-Karis — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Yea
Peterson — Nay
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Sieben — Nay
Silverstein — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Nay
Petka — Nay
Jacobs — Nay
Jones, J. — Nay
Watson — Nay
Jones, W. — Nay
Viverito — Yea
Demuzio — Nay
Wilhelmi — Nay
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Nay
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Wojcik — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Lauzen — Not Voting
Winkel — Not Voting
Halvorson — Not Voting
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Nay
Risinger — Nay
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1333 do?
Creates the Firearms Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Who sponsors SB 1333?
SB 1333 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton, Deborah L. Graham, Eileen Lyons, David E. Miller, James D. Brosnahan, Wyvetter H. Younge, Robert S. Molaro, George Scully, Jr., John D'Amico, Monique D. Davis, Kathleen A. Ryg, Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Michelle Chavez, Charles E. Jefferson, Maria Antonia Berrios, Elaine Nekritz, Susana A Mendoza, Cynthia Soto, William Delgado, Kenneth Dunkin, Lou Lang, Robin Kelly, Daniel J. Burke, Julie Hamos, Karen May, Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Mary E. Flowers, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Costa Howard, John A. Fritchey, Richard T. Bradley, Joseph M. Lyons, Karen A. Yarbrough, Marlow H. Colvin, Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), and Chapa LaVia.
What is the current status of SB 1333?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2005. Enacted.
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