House Sponsors: MATHIAS AND GARRETT. Short description: CRIM CD-ATTEMT PURCHSE FIREARM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of unlawful attempt to purchase a firearm without a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor for a person to: (1) intend to purchase a firearm without displaying to the transferor of the firearm a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued in the person's name by the Department of State Police; and (2) take a substantial step in the completion of the purchase of the firearm. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) There would be no fiscal or corrections population impact. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 5/24-3.6 new Adds reference to: 720 ILCS 5/24-3 from Ch. 38, par. 24-3 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the unlawful sale of firearms. Prohibits a federally licensed firearm dealer, importer, manufacturer, or pawnbroker from knowingly selling or giving a firearm to any Illinois resident 18 years of age or over who does not possess and display a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that the penalty is a Class 4 felony. Provides that it is not a violation for a person who is not prohibited under State or federal law from owning or possessing a firearm if the person is a participant in a firearm safety, training, or education course. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status