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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1883         </title>
<shortdesc>GUN DEALER&amp;AMMO SELLER LICENSE</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Don Harmon, Napoleon Harris, III, William Delgado-Julie A. Morrison, Martin A. Sandoval, Daniel Biss-Jacqueline Y. Collins and Kimberly A. Lightford</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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<synopsis>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>430 ILCS 65/13.1</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.1</aliasreference><reference>430 ILCS 66/90</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Creates the Gun Dealer and Ammunition Seller Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms or ammunition without a dealer license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a dealer license expires 5 years after the date of issuance. Provides that a license may be renewed for additional 5-year periods if the licensee submits a timely application for renewal, accompanied by a nonrefundable renewal fee established by the Department. Establishes licensing requirements. Provides that the Department shall require each applicant for a dealer license or the renewal of a dealer license, as part of the application process, and each prospective employee of a licensee, as a condition of employment, to: (1) provide a copy of a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued to that person; and (2) authorize an investigation to determine if any of the conditions for license denial exist. Establishes conditions for denial of a license. Provides that the licensee shall not allow any person to consume alcohol on the premises of the business. Provides that the Department of State Police may establish rules requiring employees and agents of licensees to undergo training regarding legal requirements and responsible business practices as applicable to the sale or transfer of firearms or ammunition. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to make conforming changes.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon</action>
<statusdate>2/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>3/11/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Judiciary</action>
<statusdate>3/18/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>To Subcommittee on Firearms (JU)</action>
<statusdate>3/23/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III</action>
<statusdate>3/24/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado</action>
<statusdate>3/27/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015</action>
<statusdate>4/24/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015</action>
<statusdate>5/14/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison</action>
<statusdate>5/15/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015</action>
<statusdate>5/29/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval</action>
<statusdate>7/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss</action>
<statusdate>10/10/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/13/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins</action>
<statusdate>4/12/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford</action>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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