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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Defines "grounds". Removes a prohibition from carrying a firearm into any real property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Allows a forest preserve district to prohibit 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. Adds an exception for persons carrying a firearm while traveling along a public right of way that touches or crosses forest preserve districts where firearms are prohibited. Adds an exception for forest preserve districts from provisions regarding required signage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to modify restrictions on carrying firearms in forest preserve districts. The bill introduces a new definition of "grounds" as the area within 75 feet of the entrance to a prohibited area on forest preserve property or within any enclosed fencing, excluding parking lots. It removes the previous blanket prohibition on carrying firearms in Cook County Forest Preserve District properties and instead allows forest preserve districts to specifically prohibit firearms in certain designated areas such as botanic gardens, swimming pools, athletic venues, nature centers, pavilions, golf courses, adventure courses, zipline buildings, equestrian centers, exercise venues, and special events requiring permits. The bill adds an exception for individuals traveling along public rights of way that touch or cross forest preserve districts, allowing them to carry firearms while in transit. Additionally, the bill exempts forest preserve districts from the requirement to post specific signage prohibiting firearms. These changes provide more nuanced regulations for concealed carry in forest preserve areas, giving local districts more control over firearm restrictions in specific locations while maintaining some accessibility for licensed carriers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3507&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3507.htm |
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