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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to allow individuals with a concealed carry license to carry firearms in certain previously restricted areas. Specifically, it removes the prohibition against carrying firearms in rest areas managed by the Department of Transportation and in buildings located within those rest areas. It also eliminates restrictions on carrying firearms on public transportation, including buses and trains, and in buildings, real property, and parking areas controlled by public transportation facilities. Furthermore, the bill removes the prohibition against carrying firearms in public parks, athletic areas, or athletic facilities managed by municipalities or park districts, though it retains restrictions for public playgrounds. The bill also makes a minor correction to the definition of a "preschool" and a "special event retailer's license" for clarity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Firearms (on 02/18/2026)
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