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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a full-time, sworn, compensated fire fighter is permitted to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm on his or her person in public or in a vehicle, if the fire fighter has a valid concealed carry license, is carrying on duty, and has been approved to carry on duty by the mayor, city council, village president, town president, or village board of trustees.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create an exception allowing full-time, sworn, and compensated firefighters to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm in public or in a vehicle, provided they possess a valid concealed carry license, are carrying while on duty, and have received approval from their local governing body, such as the mayor, city council, village president, town president, or village board of trustees. This provision is added as subsection (a-10) to Section 24-2 of the Criminal Code, which lists various exemptions to firearm regulations.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/02/2026)
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