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Introduced
02/25/2015
02/25/2015
In Committee
03/27/2015
03/27/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
99th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Department of State Police must notify the applicant stating detailed grounds for the denial and the applicant's right to receive copies of all documents and other evidence that was provided to the Department concerning the application. Provides that in the event that an applicant is denied a license, a copy of any and all objections made by law enforcement agencies shall be made available to the applicant. Provides that upon the referral, applicants shall be given notice by the Department that the application is undergoing review by the Board. The notice shall include the next date upon which the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board is expected to convene, and shall inform the applicant that the 90-day time period has been tolled. Provides that all documents and evidence provided to the Board, including a list of the names of all witnesses who provided testimony to the Board, shall be made available to the applicant and the applicant's designated attorney, if any. Provides that an applicant may appeal a denial of an application for a concealed carry license by the Department to the Director for a hearing within 70 calendar days after the denial. Provides that the time deadline for filing a petition for administrative or judicial review shall be 70 calendar days from the date the notice of denial was received by the applicant. If an applicant brings a petition for judicial review under this Act, the petition must be decided without remand to the Department.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to enhance transparency and due process for applicants seeking a concealed carry license. Key provisions include requiring the Department of State Police to provide applicants with detailed grounds for any license denial and informing them of their right to access all documents and evidence used in the decision-making process. If law enforcement agencies object to an application, those objections must now be shared with the applicant. When an application is referred to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board (a board established to review objections to license eligibility), applicants will be notified, informed of the Board's next meeting date, and advised that the standard 90-day processing period is paused (tolled). Furthermore, all documents and witness testimonies presented to the Board will be made available to the applicant and their attorney. The bill also extends the timeframe for applicants to appeal a denial to the Director or seek administrative or judicial review to 70 calendar days from the date of denial or receipt of the denial notice, and mandates that judicial review decisions be made without sending the case back to the Department.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David S. Olsen (on 08/29/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3218&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99 |
| House Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB3218ham001.htm |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB3218.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB3218.pdf |
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