Bill Title: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a person commits a misdemeanor while armed with a firearm, the person shall be sentenced for a Class 4 felony. Provides that a period of probation, a term of periodic imprisonment, or conditional discharge shall not be imposed for a conviction for a felony committed while armed with a firearm. Provides that if a person is convicted of an offense while armed with a firearm and causes death or great bodily harm to another person with the firearm, the court shall impose an additional 15-year sentence upon the person, in addition to the sentence imposed for the offense.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Failed) 2025-01-07 - Session Sine Die [HB2357 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Introduced	2023-02-14	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
House Amendment 001	2023-03-01	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View

Supplemental Documents

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No supplemental documents for Illinois HB2357 currently on file.