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IL SB1937

IL SB1937
CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
04/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee 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. Eliminates provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act in Illinois. It exempts rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation from the prohibition on carrying concealed firearms in buildings and parking areas controlled by the executive or legislative branches of government. The bill also eliminates the provisions that prohibit carrying concealed firearms on public transportation and in public parks, athletic areas, or athletic facilities controlled by municipalities or park districts. The bill takes effect immediately.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/16/2021)

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