Bill > HB3297

This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to create a specific exception for retired police officers carrying concealed firearms on the premises of their former governmental employer. Under the new provision, a retired police officer may carry a concealed firearm in such a location if two conditions are met: first, the officer is authorized to carry a concealed firearm under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA), which is a federal law that allows qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide; and second, the retired officer's actions are specifically authorized by a local ordinance. This change modifies an existing section of the law that generally prohibits licensed concealed carry permit holders from bringing firearms into buildings controlled by local government units. The bill provides a targeted exception for retired police officers, recognizing their previous law enforcement training and potential ongoing public safety role, while still requiring local government approval through an ordinance.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3297&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104