Senate Sponsors: SILVERSTEIN-JONES,E. Short description: FIREARMS-FELONIES-CONFISCATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides for the enhancement by one Class of certain weapons violations committed in specified places by a person on probation, conditional discharge, or periodic imprisonment for a felony or by a person who was on probation, conditional discharge, periodic imprisonment, or supervision for misdemeanor violations of the statute concerning unlawful use of weapons. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Requires a presentence report for all defendants convicted of a felony even in cases where both parties agree to the imposition of a specific sentence. Includes in the presentence report whether the defendant has any Firearm Owner's Identification Card and whether the defendant possesses any firearms or other dangerous weapons. Requires as a condition of probation and conditional discharge that the defendant surrender his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card and to permit local law enforcement officers to search the residence, person, and place of business of the defendant for any firearms with the consent of the defendant and to permit the search if the defendant is sentenced to probation, conditional discharge, periodic imprisonment, or imprisonment. Provides for the revocation of probation, conditional discharge, or periodic imprisonment for failure to comply with the conditions of a sentence imposed for a felony involving the use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon. Requires the circuit clerk to notify the Department of State Police if the defendant has been convicted of a felony. Makes other changes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status