House Sponsors: MOORE,ANDREA-GASH-BIGGERT-ACEVEDO, RONEN, HOLBROOK, BRADLEY AND NOVAK. Short description: CRIM CD & CD CORR-FIREARMS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Increases the penalty for unlawful use or possession of weapons by a felon who is not confined in a penal institution from a Class 3 to a Class 2 felony. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to provide that a person convicted of a Class 1 or Class 2 felony violation of unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections is ineligible for probation, conditional discharge, or periodic imprisonment. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status