Bill > SB1206

This bill amends the Firearms Restraining Order Act to modify how law enforcement officers are identified when filing a firearms restraining order. Specifically, when a law enforcement officer files a petition alleging that a respondent poses a danger due to firearm possession or potential acquisition, the public records and indexes will now list the law enforcement agency as the petitioner, rather than the individual officer's name. This change appears designed to protect the identity of the specific law enforcement officer who initiates the restraining order, likely to prevent potential retaliation or personal targeting. The bill maintains the existing definitions of key terms like "family member," "firearms restraining order," and "intimate partner," and continues to allow law enforcement officers to petition for such orders when they believe an individual poses a risk of causing personal injury through firearm possession or acquisition. The change takes effect immediately, ensuring quick implementation of the new identification protocol for law enforcement petitioners.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1206&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104