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SB 2652

CRIM CD-CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen and 5 co-sponsors

Illinois bill SB 2652 criminalizes convertible pistols (semi-autos modifiable to automatic fire), strengthening state gun restrictions to address public safety concerns.

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Bill Summary · SB 2652

Legislative bill overview

SB 2652 addresses criminal penalties related to convertible pistols—firearms that can be modified to function as automatic weapons. The bill appears designed to regulate or restrict the manufacture, sale, or possession of such weapons in Illinois. The measure is currently in the Executive Committee stage after being filed in April 2025.

Why is this important

Convertible pistols represent a significant law enforcement and public safety concern, as they allow semi-automatic weapons to be illegally converted to fully automatic fire. Illinois has some of the nation's strictest gun regulations, and this bill fits within ongoing efforts to close loopholes in existing firearms restrictions that could affect urban crime prevention.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates may argue the bill infringes on constitutional rights to bear arms, particularly if it broadly restricts legal ownership or modifications
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: Without seeing the full text, the bill's definition of "convertible pistols" and which modifications trigger criminal liability could be unclear, creating enforcement challenges
  • Interstate commerce implications: Restrictions on convertible pistols may conflict with federal law or create complications for lawful interstate firearms transactions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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