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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Exempts from the provisions of the unlawful possession of weapons statute, the carrying or possession of certain weapons by qualified retired law enforcement officers, as defined in the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, as recognized under Illinois law, in specified locations.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to exempt qualified retired law enforcement officers from certain unlawful weapons possession laws. Specifically, it allows these officers, as defined by the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (18 U.S.C. 926B and 926C) and recognized under Illinois law, to carry or possess certain weapons in specified locations, which would otherwise be prohibited under existing statutes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Firearms (on 02/18/2026)
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