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 Bill Status of HB4270  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  FIRE SAFETY-LEGALIZE FIREWORKS

House Sponsors
Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
425 ILCS 35/2from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 128
425 ILCS 35/2.2
425 ILCS 35/2.1 rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to knowingly possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any display fireworks, flame effects, or consumer fireworks. Provides that fireworks may only be discharged by individuals over the age of 18. Removes provisions concerning permits for consumer displays.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  8/6/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
  8/11/2015HouseFirst Reading
  8/11/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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