Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 6252 — FIREWORKS-CONSUMER PERMIT

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Summary

Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Repeals provisions requiring that a consumer fireworks display be handled by a person who has received training and providing for a consumer fireworks display permit. Eliminates cross-references to the repealed provisions in certain definitions and in provisions concerning the sale of consumer fireworks. Effective immediately.

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The amendment to Bill HB 6252 introduces new definitions related to fireworks, including "advertiser," "consumer distributor," and categories for "1.3G fireworks" and "consumer fireworks." Notably, it removes previous requirements that necessary training be completed for conducting consumer fireworks displays and eliminates the need for a consumer fireworks display permit. These changes aim to simplify regulations for fireworks use and advertising, which could make it easier for businesses to promote and sell consumer fireworks.

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*LRB09620614DRJ36322b* HB6252 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 HB6252 Introduced 2/11/2010, by Rep.
HB6252 Engrossed LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b AN ACT concerning safety.
Anthony DeLuca SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 35/1 from Ch.
127 1/2, par.
127 ILCS 35/2.3 ILCS 35/2.2 rep.
Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act.
Repeals provisions requiring that a consumer fireworks display be handled by a person who has received training and providing for a consumer fireworks display permit.
Eliminates cross-references to the repealed provisions in certain definitions and in provisions concerning the sale of consumer fireworks.
Effective immediately.
LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b A BILL FOR HB6252 LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b AN ACT concerning safety.
The Pyrotechnic Use Act is amended by changing Sections 1 and 2.3 as follows:
The Fireworks Use Act is amended by changing Section 1 and by adding Section 6 as follows:
"Advertiser" means a fireworks company purchasing an advertisement on an advertising medium.
"Advertising mediums" means billboards, radio, television, and print advertising.
Consumer Products Safety Commission, as set forth in 16 C.F.R.
Consumer Products Safety HB6252 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b Commission, as set forth in 16 C.F.R.
"Consumer fireworks" shall not include snake or glow worm HB6252 - 2 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b pellets;
"Consumer fireworks" shall not include snake or glow worm pellets;
"Consumer operator" means an adult individual who is responsible for the safety, setup, and discharge of a the consumer fireworks display and who has completed the training required in Section 2.2 of this Act.
"Consumer operator" means an adult individual who is responsible for the safety, setup, and discharge of the consumer fireworks display and who has completed the training required in Section 2.2 of this Act.
"Display fireworks" means 1.3G or special effects fireworks or as further defined in the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Display fireworks" means 1.3G or special effects HB6252 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b fireworks or as further defined in the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Flame effect" means the detonation, ignition, or deflagration of flammable gases, liquids, or special materials HB6252 - 3 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b to produce a thermal, physical, visual, or audible effect before the public, invitees, or licensees, regardless of whether admission is charged, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 160 guidelines, and as may be further defined in the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Flame effect" means the detonation, ignition, or deflagration of flammable gases, liquids, or special materials to produce a thermal, physical, visual, or audible effect before the public, invitees, or licensees, regardless of whether admission is charged, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 160 guidelines, and as may be further defined in the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Production company" means any person in the film, digital and video media, television, commercial, and theatrical stage industry who provides pyrotechnic services or pyrotechnic display services as part of a film, digital and video media, television, commercial, or theatrical production in the State of Illinois and is licensed by the Office pursuant to the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Production company" means any person in the film, digital and video media, television, commercial, and theatrical stage industry who provides pyrotechnic services or pyrotechnic display services as part of a film, digital and video media, television, commercial, or theatrical production in the State HB6252 Engrossed - 4 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b of Illinois and is licensed by the Office pursuant to the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Pyrotechnic display" means the detonation, ignition, or deflagration of display fireworks or flame effects to produce HB6252 - 4 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b visual or audible effects of a exhibitional nature before the public, invitees, or licensees, regardless of whether admission is charged, and as may be further defined in the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
"Pyrotechnic display" means the detonation, ignition, or deflagration of display fireworks or flame effects to produce visual or audible effects of a exhibitional nature before the public, invitees, or licensees, regardless of whether admission is charged, and as may be further defined in the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act.
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HB6252 Engrossed - 5 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b (Source:
8-25-09.) (425 ILCS 35/2.3) Sec.
8-25-09.) (425 ILCS 35/6 new) Sec.
2.3.
6.
Consumer distributors and retailers.
Advertising of fireworks.
No person HB6252 - 5 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b may act as a consumer distributor or retailer or advertise or use any title implying that the person is a consumer distributor or retailer unless registered with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(a) After January 1, 2011, all commercial advertising mediums for consumer fireworks shall bear the following statement:
No consumer fireworks may be distributed, sold, transferred, or provided free of charge to an individual who has not been issued a permit in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Act or has not registered with the Office of the State Fire Marshal in accordance with this Section if the consumer fireworks are distributed, sold, transferred, or provided for resale.
WARNING:
No person may sell to a single individual a quantity of consumer fireworks exceeding 499 pounds without prior approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Illinois Law Prohibits the Possession of Certain Fireworks Without a Proper Permit.
The State Fire Marshal, in the name of the People, through the Attorney General, the State's Attorney of any county, any resident of the State, or any legal entity within the State may apply for injunctive relief in any court to enjoin any person who has not registered from distributing or selling consumer fireworks.
Check with Local Fire Department/Law Enforcement Prior to Purchase.
Upon filing a verified petition in court, the court, if satisfied by affidavit, or otherwise, that the person is or has been distributing in violation of this Act, may enter a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, without bond, enjoining the defendant from further activity.
(b) Such warning on billboards shall appear in the format and type style prescribed under 15 U.S.C.
A copy of the verified complaint shall be served upon the defendant and the proceedings are to be conducted as in other civil cases.
1333 (b)(3), as amended.
The court may enter a judgment permanently enjoining a defendant from further HB6252 - 6 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b unregistered activity if it is established that the defendant has been or is distributing in violation of this Act.
(c) Such warning in print shall appear in the format and type style prescribed under Section 201 of the federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Public Law 111-31), as amended.
In case of violation of any injunctive order or judgment entered under this Section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court.
(d) Such warning in broadcast shall be verbal, clear, and concise.
Injunctive proceedings are in addition to all penalties and other remedies in this Act.
(e) Any advertiser whose advertisement does not conform to the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 per day.
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(f) The State's Attorney of the county in which a violation occurs or the Attorney General may bring an action for the enforcement of this Section and the rules adopted and orders issued under this Section, in the name of the People of the HB6252 Engrossed - 6 - LRB096 20614 DRJ 36322 b State of Illinois, and may, in addition to other remedies provided in this Act, bring an action for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or an injunction to restrain any actual or threatened violation or to impose or collect a civil penalty for any violation.
P.A.
94-658, eff.
1-1-06.) (425 ILCS 35/2.2 rep.) Section 10.
The Pyrotechnic Use Act is amended by repealing Section 2.2.
Section 99.
Effective date.
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The bill establishes new advertising requirements and penalties for fireworks advertising in Illinois.

  • 425 ILCS 35/6

    Sec. 6. Advertising of fireworks. (a) After January 1, 2011, all commercial advertising mediums for consumer fireworks shall bear the following statement: WARNING: Illinois Law Prohibits the Possession of Certain Fireworks Without a Proper Permit. Check with Local Fire Department/Law Enforcement Prior to Purchase. (b) Such warning on billboards shall appear in the format and type style prescribed under 15 U.S.C. 1333 (b)(3), as amended. (c) Such warning in print shall appear in the format and type style prescribed under Section 201 of the federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Public Law 111-31), as amended. (d) Such warning in broadcast shall be verbal, clear, and concise. (e) Any advertiser whose advertisement does not conform to the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 per day. (f) The State's Attorney of the county in which a violation occurs or the Attorney General may bring an action for the enforcement of this Section and the rules adopted and orders issued under this Section, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, and may, in addition to other remedies provided in this Act, bring an action for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or an injunction to restrain any actual or threatened violation or to impose or collect a civil penalty for any violation.

    This addition creates a new section that mandates specific warning statements in fireworks advertisements and establishes enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(c-1) - Referred to Licensed Activities

  7. To Licensed Activities Subcommittee on Special Issues

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 To Licensed Activities Subcommittee on Special Issues

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Licensed Activities Subcommittee on Special Issues

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 7, 2010

  13. Postponed - Licensed Activities

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Licensed Activities

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio

  17. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities

  20. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

  24. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  25. Referred to Assignments

  26. First Reading

  27. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  28. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  29. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

  30. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  31. Arrive in Senate

  32. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-031-000

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

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

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  38. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 013-000-000

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. André M. Thapedi

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  42. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  45. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  46. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  48. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  50. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  51. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico

  52. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  53. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  54. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  55. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  56. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  57. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  58. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee

  59. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  60. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  61. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

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

  63. Second Reading - Short Debate

  64. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  65. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 013-000-000

  66. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Consumer Protection Committee; by Voice Vote

  67. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Consumer Protection Committee

  68. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  69. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente

  70. Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

  71. Referred to Rules Committee

  72. First Reading

  73. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca

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Not signed on (181)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 79 Yea · 31 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 682807
Democrat 11000
Republican 0301
Total 793108
% of votes cast 67%26%0%7%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jefferson — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Lang — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Madigan — Yea
May — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mell — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Soto — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Washington — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Gordon, Jehan — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Howard — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Myers — Nay
Brady — Nay
Phelps — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Reis — Nay
Watson — Nay
Tryon — Nay
Verschoore — Nay
Gordon, Careen — Not Voting
Hannig — Not Voting
Wait — Nay
Winters — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Cole — Nay
Cross — Nay
Cultra — Nay
Currie — Not Voting
D'Amico — Yea
Eddy — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Fritchey — Nay
Graham — Not Voting
Hatcher — Nay
Holbrook — Nay
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Nay
Osterman — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Riley — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Not Voting
Sommer — Nay
Acevedo — Not Voting
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Nay
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Not Voting
Mautino — Nay
Black — Nay
Boland — Yea
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Nay
Burns — Yea
Carberry — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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What does HB 6252 do?
Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Repeals provisions requiring that a consumer fireworks display be handled by a person who has received training and providing for a consumer fireworks display permit. Eliminates cross-references to the repealed provisions in certain definitions and in provisions concerning the sale of consumer fireworks. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 6252?
HB 6252 is sponsored by Anthony DeLuca (Democrat) and Deanna Demuzio.
What is the current status of HB 6252?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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