CRIM CD-ARMED VIOLENCE House SponsorsRep. Dennis M. Reboletti 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/33A-1from Ch. 38, par. 33A-1 Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning armed violence. Defines a "Category III weapon" as a bludgeon, black-jack, slungshot, sand-bag, sand-club, metal knuckles, billy, or other dangerous weapon or instrument of like character used by the defendant in a similar manner. Effective immediately. 2/7/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 2/7/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die