House Sponsors: DART-FRITCHEY. Short description: FIREARM DEALERS-GUN SALES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Firearms Dealer Licensing Act. Requires a person who engages in the business of selling or transferring firearms to be licensed by the Department of State Police. Establishes qualifications for licenses. Provides that it is a Class 4 felony to engage in the business of selling or transferring firearms without a license. Requires a licensed firearms dealer who sells or transfers a firearm to a person who is not a licensed dealer to report that sale or transfer to the Department of State Police. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes changes in the offense of unlawful sale of firearms. Changes the offense to unlawful transfer of firearms. Prohibits a federally licensed firearm dealer from selling or possessing with an intent to sell more than one handgun to a person within a 30 day period. Prohibits a person from purchasing more than one handgun per month. Provides exceptions. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require the Prisoner Review Board to revoke the parole or mandatory supervised release of a person found in possession of a firearm that is a violation of the conditions of parole or mandatory supervised release. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) The provisions of this legislation are estimated to have a minimal impact on the Department. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status