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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th 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 to modify restrictions on where individuals with concealed carry licenses can bring firearms. Specifically, the bill removes previous prohibitions against carrying firearms in rest areas controlled by the Department of Transportation, on public transportation (buses and trains), and in public parks, athletic areas, and athletic facilities managed by municipalities or park districts. The changes would allow licensed individuals to carry concealed firearms in these previously restricted locations. The bill eliminates certain language that previously prevented licensees from carrying firearms in these specific areas, effectively expanding the places where individuals with valid concealed carry licenses can legally transport and carry their firearms. The modifications aim to provide more flexibility for licensed gun owners while maintaining some existing restrictions, such as those related to schools, hospitals, government buildings, and other sensitive locations. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, which means the new firearm carrying permissions would be in place right away for those with valid concealed carry licenses in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant (on 05/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1332&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1332.htm |
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