Bill > HB4013

This bill amends two existing laws (the Unified Code of Corrections and the County Jail Act) to expand concealed carry licensing opportunities for certain law enforcement and correctional personnel in Illinois. Specifically, the bill requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to establish a process for issuing concealed carry licenses through the Illinois Retired Officer Concealed Carry program for several categories of current and retired law enforcement professionals, including Department of Corrections correctional officers, deputy sheriffs, county correctional officers, and their retired counterparts. The bill builds upon the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, which provides certain legal protections and rights to active and retired law enforcement officers. By creating this specific licensing pathway, the bill aims to provide these professional groups with additional firearms carry privileges, recognizing their background in law enforcement and public safety roles. The changes ensure that these officers and retired officers can potentially obtain concealed carry licenses through a standardized process designed specifically for their professional category.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4013&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104