Bill Text: IL HB1155 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Amended

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Bill Title: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the unlawful use of weapons.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die [HB1155 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HB1155-Amended.html

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Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

Filed: 2/25/2013

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1155
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 1155, AS AMENDED, by
inserting the following in its proper numeric sequence:
"Section 70. Home rule preemption.
The regulation and licensing of firearms, including their
possession, carrying, transportation, or the issuance of
licenses to carry concealed firearms, is an exclusive power and
function of the State. A home rule unit shall not regulate the
possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms or their
components, accessories, or ammunition. A home rule unit shall
not require registration of firearms, regulate the number of
firearms, or make any other requirements or regulations of a
person licensed under this Act. This Section is a limitation
under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the
Illinois Constitution on the exercise by home rule units of
powers and functions exercised by the State. Any unit of local
government that violates this Section shall be liable for all

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costs, fees, and damages to any person impacted by any rule or
ordinance.".