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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
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 nothing in the Act prohibits a forest preserve district from prohibiting persons from carrying a firearm into any botanic garden, swimming pool, grounds of a swimming pool, athletic venue, picnic grove, nature center, grounds of a nature center, pavilion, grounds of a pavilion, golf course, driving range, adventure course, grounds of an adventure course, zipline building, grounds of a zipline, equestrian center, grounds of an equestrian center, exercise venue, grounds of an exercise venue, or any public or private gathering or special event conducted on property that requires the issuance of a permit. Exempts a forest preserve district from the posting of a sign that states that the carrying of firearms is prohibited. Deletes language providing that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any real property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Defines "grounds".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to modify restrictions on carrying firearms in forest preserve districts. Specifically, the bill introduces a new definition of "grounds" as areas within 75 feet of a prohibited location's entrance or within fenced areas on forest preserve district property, excluding parking lots. The bill grants forest preserve districts broader authority to prohibit firearms in various specific locations and venues, including botanic gardens, swimming pools, athletic venues, nature centers, pavilions, golf courses, adventure courses, zipline facilities, equestrian centers, exercise venues, and special events requiring permits. The bill removes the previous blanket prohibition on carrying firearms on Cook County Forest Preserve District property and eliminates the requirement for forest preserve districts to post signs prohibiting firearms. Additionally, the bill ensures that licensees traveling through these areas on public rights-of-way are not considered in violation of the law if they are carrying or transporting firearms in accordance with existing legal provisions. These changes provide forest preserve districts more discretion in managing firearm restrictions within their properties while maintaining overall concealed carry regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Ram Villivalam (D)*,
Laura Fine (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Last Action
To Firearms (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1802&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1802.htm |
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