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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB3553

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: MUNI & COUNTY-REGULATE FIREARM

Description: Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not pass an ordinance or resolution restricting enforcement of any State law or regulation concerning the ownership or use of firearms unless permitted to do so under the express provisions of the law or regulation. Defines "firearm". Limits home rule powers.

Session: 101st General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: March 29, 2019

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Terra Costa Howard (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 29, 2019 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Mar 5, 2019 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Feb 15, 2019 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
House Feb 15, 2019 First Reading
House Feb 15, 2019 Referred to Rules Committee
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 15, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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