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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Permits an incumbent or retired judge of the Illinois Supreme, Appellate, or circuit court who has a concealed carry license to carry a firearm on or into: (i) any building designated for matters before a circuit court, the Appellate Court, or the Supreme Court, or any building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court; and (ii) 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. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to create exceptions for incumbent or retired judges of the Illinois Supreme, Appellate, or circuit courts who possess a concealed carry license, allowing them to carry firearms into courthouses and on public transportation. Specifically, judges will be permitted to carry firearms into any building where court matters are handled, or any building or portion of a building controlled by the Supreme Court, as well as onto public buses, trains, or other publicly funded transportation, and into associated facilities and parking areas. This change aims to provide enhanced security for judges in their professional and public transit environments.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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