HB4993 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB099 17149 RLC 41507 b

99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
HB4993

Introduced , by Rep. Adam Brown

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

720 ILCS 5/24-2.3 new

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of possession of explosive substances. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly possesses triacetone triperoxide (TATP) or hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD). Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony. Provides exemptions.

CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning criminal law.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Criminal Code of 2012 is amended by adding Section 24-2.3 as follows:

(720 ILCS 5/24-2.3 new)

Sec. 24-2.3. Possession of explosive substances.

(a) A person commits possession of explosive substances when he or she knowingly possesses triacetone triperoxide (TATP) or hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD).

(b) Nothing in this Section prohibits:

(1) the authorized manufacture, transportation, distribution, use, or possession of any material, substance, or device by a member of the armed forces of the United States, fire fighters, or law enforcement officers; or

(2) the manufacture, transportation, distribution, use, or possession of any material, substance, or device to be used solely for scientific research, educational purposes, or for any lawful purpose, subject to the provisions of the Fireworks Regulation Act of Illinois and the Pyrotechnic Use Act.

(c) Sentence. Possession of explosive substances is a Class 4 felony.