SB2431

EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK

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Illinois SB2431 amends the Illinois Explosives Act, regulating explosive materials and consumer fireworks.

Illinois SB2431 amends the Illinois Explosives Act by modifying definitions and licensing requirements for explosive materials. The bill mandates that individuals must obtain a valid Illinois Individual Explosives License to acquire, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of explosive materials, with specific exemptions. It also introduces new provisions for consumer fireworks, limiting the total explosive chemical composition of consumer firework cakes to 500 grams.

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  • Legal Framework
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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17 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

7:30 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

May 6, 2025

4:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420