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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB4551

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Legislation Overview

Title: CONCEALED CARRY-LICENSE DENIAL

Description: Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Department of State Police must notify the applicant stating detailed grounds for the denial and the applicant's right to receive copies of all documents and other evidence that was provided to the Department concerning the application. Provides that in the event that an applicant is denied a license, a copy of any and all objections made by law enforcement agencies shall be made available to the applicant. Provides that upon the referral, applicants shall be given notice by the Department that the application is undergoing review by the Board. The notice shall include the next date upon which the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board is expected to convene, and shall inform the applicant that the 90-day time period has been tolled. Provides that all documents and evidence provided to the Board, including a list of the names of all witnesses who provided testimony to the Board, shall be made available to the applicant and the applicant's designated attorney, if any. Provides that an applicant may appeal a denial of an application for a concealed carry license by the Department to the Director for a hearing within 70 calendar days after the denial. Provides that the time deadline for filing a petition for administrative or judicial review shall be 70 calendar days from the date the notice of denial was received by the applicant. If an applicant brings a petition for judicial review under this Act, the petition must be decided without remand to the Department.

Session: 99th General Assembly

Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony

Last Action Date: April 12, 2016

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: John Bradley; John Anthony;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (2 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 12, 2016 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony
House Jan 27, 2016 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John Bradley
House Jan 27, 2016 First Reading
House Jan 27, 2016 Referred to Rules Committee
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 27, 2016 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

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Link: link to state bill page

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