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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB4953

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CONCEALED CARRY-DOT REST AREAS

Description: Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition by a licensee under the Act from carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Effective immediately.

Session: 99th General Assembly

Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes

Last Action Date: March 14, 2016

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Thomas Bennett; Michael Unes;

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

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 14, 2016 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes
House Feb 5, 2016 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
House Feb 5, 2016 First Reading
House Feb 5, 2016 Referred to Rules Committee
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 5, 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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