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SB 2801

CRIM CD-CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Omar Aquino and 17 co-sponsors

Illinois bill would regulate convertible pistols capable of modification into automatic weapons, addressing illegal conversion kits through firearm design restrictions.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2801

Legislative bill overview

SB 2801 addresses "convertible pistols"—firearms that can be modified or configured in multiple ways, potentially including conversion to fully automatic or short-barreled configurations. The bill, introduced by Sen. Celina Villanueva in Illinois, appears designed to regulate or restrict the manufacture, sale, or possession of such weapons. The bill is currently in early legislative stages and has not yet been assigned to a substantive committee.

Why is this important

Convertible or modular pistol systems have become a policy concern because aftermarket parts (particularly "auto sears" or conversion kits) can illegally convert semi-automatic weapons to fire automatically. Illinois has some of the nation's stricter gun laws, and this bill would address a gap in existing regulations. The outcome could affect both gun owners and public safety approaches to preventing illegal weapon modifications.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: What precisely constitutes a "convertible" pistol—does this include all modular designs, specific manufacturers, or only certain configurations?
  • Second Amendment arguments: Gun rights advocates may argue the bill infringes on lawful ownership of legal semi-automatic weapons by restricting design features
  • Enforcement feasibility: Questions about whether regulations on convertible designs can realistically prevent illegal modifications or if they primarily burden legal manufacturers and compliant owners

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

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