Illinois HB1037 amends criminal law to increase penalties for unlawful possession and sale of firearms by felons and others.

HB1037 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for unlawful possession and sale of firearms by felons and others. It makes unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon a Class 1 felony. It increases penalties for unlawful sale or delivery of firearms, including selling to minors, felons, or those prohibited from possessing firearms. It also increases penalties for firearm possession in a penal institution. The bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to increase penalties for repeat offenders of certain traffic offenses involving firearms.

Illinois HB1037 amends criminal law to increase penalties for unlawful possession and sale of firearms by felons and others.

HB1037 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for unlawful possession and sale of firearms by felons and others. It makes unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon a Class 1 felony. It increases penalties for unlawful sale or delivery of firearms, including selling to minors, felons, or those prohibited from possessing firearms. It also increases penalties for firearm possession in a penal institution. The bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to increase penalties for repeat offenders of certain traffic offenses involving firearms.