Help us keep you informed about new legislation that could effect your right to bear arms. Even a small donation helps us keep this running. Please consider signing up for a paying membership or making a donation, every little bit helps.

toggle menu

Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB5986

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CONCEALED CARRY-SECURE FIREARM

Description: Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. If a concealed carry licensee carrying a firearm or a non-resident carrying a firearm in a vehicle as provided in the Act is contacted by emergency services personnel, the emergency services personnel may secure the firearm or direct that it be secured during the duration of the contact if the emergency services personnel determines that it is necessary for the safety of any person present, including the emergency services personnel. Provides that the licensee or nonresident shall submit to the order to secure the firearm. Provides that when emergency services personnel have determined that the licensee or non-resident is not a threat to the safety of any person present, including emergency services personnel, and if the licensee or non-resident is physically and mentally capable of possessing the firearm, the emergency services personnel shall return the firearm to the licensee or non-resident before releasing him or her from the scene and breaking contact. Provides that if the licensee or non-resident is transported for treatment to another location, the firearm shall be turned over to any peace officer. Provides that the peace officer shall provide a receipt which includes the make, model, caliber, and serial number of the firearm.

Session: 98th General Assembly

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

Last Action Date: February 18, 2014

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

2 sponsors: Charles E Meier;John D. Anthony

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

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 18, 2014 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony
House Feb 14, 2014 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles E. Meier
House Feb 14, 2014 First Reading
House Feb 14, 2014 Referred to Rules Committee
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 14, 2014 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

Discuss this bill and other firearm related topics in our discussion forum