HB 3647

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the criminal offense of the manufacture, possession, use of fire bombs, explosive materials, devices, or hoax explosive devices. Makes it a Class 3 felony to knowingly possess materials with which a fire bomb, explosive material, or device can be made with the intent to manufacture a fire bomb, explosive material, or device, and to manufacture, transport, distribute, possess, or use a fire bomb, explosive material, or device. Makes it a Class 4 felony to construct, use, place, send, or cause to be sent any hoax explosive device so as to intentionally cause another person to believe that the device is a bomb or explosive. Provides exemptions. Effective immediately.