HB1373Introduced in the House
PEACE OFFICER&FIREARMS-ETRACE
Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that upon recovering a firearm that was (i) unlawfully possessed, (ii) used for any unlawful purpose, (iii) recovered from the scene of a crime, (iv) reasonably believed to have been used or associated with the commission of a crime, or (v) acquired by the law enforcement agency as an abandoned, lost, or discarded firearm, a law enforcement agency shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace (deletes when necessary), to determine how and from whom the person gained possession of the firearm and to determine prior ownership of the firearm. Provides that law enforcement shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' eTrace platform or successor platform in complying with this provision. Provides that law enforcement shall participate in the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' eTrace platform or successor platform's collective data sharing program for the purpose of sharing firearm trace reports among all law enforcement agencies in this State on a reciprocal basis. Defines "peace officer" for the purpose of the investigation of specified offenses shall include investigators of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0030
July 28, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 31, 2025
43
Yes
11
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Gun Violence Prevention Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Gun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-040-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Assigned to Executive
Waive Posting Notice
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Third Reading - Passed; 043-011-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 28, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0030
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