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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2022
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed weapon. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Permits currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Limited to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends several laws to allow currently employed and qualified retired state and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without violating the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes, as long as they meet certain training requirements. The bill defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" and "qualified retired state correctional officer" and "qualified retired county correctional officer" for the purposes of this legislation. The bill requires these officers to carry photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. The bill is limited to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility and takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Steve Reick (R)*,
Tom Bennett (R),
Mark Luft (R),
Mike Marron (R),
Charlie Meier (R),
Chris Miller (R),
Adam Niemerg (R),
Dave Severin (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (on 02/24/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2635&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2635ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2635.htm |
| Bill | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB2635.pdf |
| House Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2635ham001.htm |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB2635.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB2635.pdf |
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