Bill > SB1212

This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to modify restrictions on carrying firearms in government-controlled buildings. Specifically, the bill creates an exception to the existing prohibition against carrying firearms in buildings or parking areas controlled by executive or legislative branch officers. The new provision explicitly allows individuals with concealed carry licenses to bring firearms into rest areas managed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and into buildings located within those DOT rest areas. This means that people who have a valid concealed carry license can now legally possess firearms in these specific locations, which were previously off-limits. The bill takes effect immediately, providing an immediate expansion of where concealed carry permit holders can lawfully carry their firearms within transportation-related facilities. The change is relatively narrow in scope, targeting only rest areas and associated buildings under DOT control, while maintaining existing restrictions on firearms in most other government and public spaces.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1212&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104