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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd 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 a 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 a 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 by making several changes. It exempts rest areas and buildings in rest areas controlled by the Department of Transportation from the prohibition on carrying firearms in certain government-controlled buildings and properties. It also eliminates the prohibition on carrying firearms on public transportation and in public parks, athletic areas, and athletic facilities controlled by municipalities or park districts. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
Transportation
- ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1331&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/06/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB1331.htm | 02/06/2023 |
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