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HB 4471

CRIM CD-CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 16 co-sponsors

Illinois bill establishing criminal penalties for convertible pistols to regulate firearms that can be modified into multiple configurations.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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Bill Summary · HB 4471

Legislative bill overview

HB 4471 addresses criminal penalties related to convertible pistols in Illinois. Based on the filing information, this bill appears to establish or modify legal definitions and criminal consequences associated with firearms that can be converted between pistol and other configurations. The specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed given its early stage in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Convertible firearms occupy a gray area in gun regulation, as they can be modified to function in different ways and may circumvent certain weapon restrictions. How Illinois defines and penalizes these weapons affects law enforcement, firearm owners, and public safety policy. This legislation could influence how prosecutors handle firearms cases and what constitutes illegal weapons possession.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: How precisely "convertible pistols" are defined legally could determine what firearms are actually covered, potentially affecting lawful owners or creating unintended loopholes
  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates may argue restrictions on convertible mechanisms infringe on lawful ownership, while gun control advocates may view them as closing evasion techniques
  • Enforcement practicality: Law enforcement and prosecutors may debate whether the bill's language provides clear enough guidance for consistent charging and conviction

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

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