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 Bill Status of HB5821  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  UNLAWFUL USE/POSS FLAMETHROWER

House Sponsors
Rep. Scott Drury

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/24-2.3 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful possession of a flame-thrower. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly possesses or carries a flame-thrower. Creates the offense of unlawful use of flame-thrower. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly discharges a burning stream of combustible or flammable liquid from a flame-thrower. Provides that a person who either unlawfully possesses or uses a flame-thrower is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Defines flame-thrower a non-stationary and transportable device that is designed or intended to emit or propel a burning stream of combustible or flammable liquid a distance of at least 10 feet. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Scott Drury
  2/11/2016HouseFirst Reading
  2/11/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/23/2016HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  4/7/2016HouseTo Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
  4/8/2016HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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