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 Bill Status of SB2979  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  DISPLAY OF IMITATION FIREARMS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Brian W. Stewart

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/24.8-0.1
720 ILCS 5/24.8-1.5 new
720 ILCS 5/24.8-5


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that all imitation handguns shall be sold from behind the counter, in an age restricted area, or in a sealed display case. Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor. Defines "imitation handgun" as an air gun, air pistol, B-B gun, paint ball gun, pellet gun, or any other implement that is not a firearm but is designed to resemble and has the appearance of a handgun whether or not the implement is capable of firing any shot, bullet, or other missile.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Brian W. Stewart
  2/4/2020SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2020SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/11/2020SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
  2/18/2020SenateTo Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance
  4/12/2020SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

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