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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB1284

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Legislation Overview

Title: CONCEALED CARRY-FIREARMS

Description: Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to a person to: (1) carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person, concealed or otherwise; (2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person when in a vehicle; and (3) keep a loaded or unloaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle. Prohibits the carrying of the handgun in certain locations. Provides that the license shall be issued by the Department of State Police within 30 days of receipt of a completed application and shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Provides for renewal of licenses. Establishes qualifications for licensees, certified firearms instructors, and instructor trainers. Provides for home rule preemption. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Prohibits from inspection and copying information about applications for licenses to carry a handgun and about license holders contained in the database created by the Family and Personal Protection Act, except as authorized by that Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Session: 98th General Assembly

Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: August 9, 2013

Sponsors

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16 sponsors: Gary Forby; William R. Haine; David Koehler; Darin M. LaHood;Dave Syverson; Andy Manar;Sue Rezin; William Sam McCann; Kyle McCarter; David Luechtefeld; Dale A. Righter; Chapin Rose;Jason A. Barickman;John M. Sullivan; Tim Bivins; Karen McConnaughay

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 27% (16 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Aug 9, 2013 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Senate May 10, 2013 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2013
Senate Apr 29, 2013 Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2013
Senate Apr 19, 2013 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2013
Senate Apr 12, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay
Senate Mar 22, 2013 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013
Senate Mar 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
Senate Mar 5, 2013 To Subcommittee on Firearms
Senate Feb 27, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
Senate Feb 26, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman
Senate Feb 14, 2013 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Feb 7, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darin M. LaHood
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kyle McCarter
Senate Feb 6, 2013 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David S. Luechtefeld
Senate Feb 5, 2013 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby
Senate Feb 5, 2013 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Senate Feb 5, 2013 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
Senate Feb 5, 2013 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 5, 2013 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 5, 2013 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
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Link: link to state bill page

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