HB1405 increases penalties for unlawful possession of weapons and firearm ammunition in Illinois.

HB1405 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for unlawful possession of weapons and firearm ammunition. It raises the penalty by one class for unlawful possession of weapons when certain factors are present, such as the weapon being uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible. The bill also increases penalties for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition for individuals under 18 or 21 years of age, those convicted of misdemeanors, narcotic addicts, and patients in mental institutions.

HB1405 increases penalties for unlawful possession of weapons and firearm ammunition in Illinois.

HB1405 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for unlawful possession of weapons and firearm ammunition. It raises the penalty by one class for unlawful possession of weapons when certain factors are present, such as the weapon being uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible. The bill also increases penalties for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition for individuals under 18 or 21 years of age, those convicted of misdemeanors, narcotic addicts, and patients in mental institutions.