House Sponsors: SCHOENBERG-BRADLEY. Short description: CRIM CD-ONE HANDGUN A MONTH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Provides that certain prohibitions against transfers of firearms to certain categories of persons apply only if the transferor has reasonable cause to believe that the transferee is in one of the categories to which a prohibition applies. Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period, except under specified circumstances. Creates the offense of unlawful purchase of handguns. Provides that the penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Fiscal impact and impact on the corrections population would be minimal. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status