Comments: IL HB5939 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly

Bill Title: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses, or carries a firearm with: (1) a major component of which, if subjected to inspection by common metal detection devices, would not be detectable; or (2) a major component of which, if subjected to inspection by common imaging detection devices, would not generate an image that accurately depicts the shape of the component. Provides that this offense is a Class 2 felony. Creates exemptions. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB5939 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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