SB 3365

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Enhances the penalties for certain violations of the statutes concerning unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member. Changes the minimum term of imprisonment for being an armed habitual criminal from 6 years to 10 years, and the maximum term of imprisonment from 30 years to 45 years. Makes unlawful sale or delivery of firearms on the premises of any school, school conveyance, or public housing residential property a nonprobationable Class 3 felony for which a mandatory term of imprisonment of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years shall be imposed (rather than a probationable Class 3 felony). Makes use of a stolen firearm in the commission of a forcible felony a nonprobationable Class 2 felony for which a mandatory term of imprisonment of not less than 3 years and not more than 7 years shall be imposed (rather than a probationable Class 2 felony). Provides that the maximum term of imprisonment for unlawful sale or delivery of firearms to a felon or for possession of a stolen firearm is 10 years. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make a conforming changes.