Bill Status of HB 2257   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  CITIZEN'S SELF-DEFENSE ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Brandon W. Phelps-Mike Bost, Dave Winters, Lisa M. Dugan, Roger L. Eddy, Careen M. Gordon, Patrick J. Verschoore, Dan Reitz, Daniel V. Beiser, Shane Cultra and Robert F. Flider

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.719 new
430 ILCS 65/13.1from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.1
720 ILCS 5/24-2from Ch. 38, par. 24-2
720 ILCS 5/24-6from Ch. 38, par. 24-6

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue a license to carry a defensive firearm ("LTC") to individuals who meet, among other things, certain training and education requirements. Authorizes the holder of an LTC to carry a defensive firearm, except in an area prohibited under the Act. Requires any LTC issued by another state or municipality to be honored in Illinois. Sets out other provisions related to reciprocity. Authorizes persons who have been issued an order of protection to seek an emergency LTC. Authorizes the Department to deny an application for or revoke an LTC under certain circumstances. Sets out provisions regarding the renewal of an LTC and other administrative matters. Sets forth the penalties for certain violations of the Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an ordinance of a unit of local government is invalid if inconsistent with the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that persons who carry or possess a defensive firearm in accordance with the Citizen's Self-Defense Act are exempt from conviction for unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons. Provides that a firearm is not subject to confiscation solely because it is carried in violation of the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Effective January 1, 2010.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
430 ILCS 65/13.1

Inserts a provision that requires applicants for licenses to submit their application to the sheriff's office of the county in which they reside, to be fingerprinted at that time, and to pay a fingerprinting fee of not more than $25. Requires the sheriff's office then to submit the application, fingerprints, and licensing fee to the Department within 48 hours. Authorizes the county sheriff to notify the Department if the applicant is subject to an investigation or pending criminal charges that would cause the applicant, if convicted, to be ineligible for a license. Deletes the provision in the introduced bill that amended the Firearm Owners Identification Act to limit the power of units of local government to adopt firearm ordinances inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. Changes the term "permit" to the term "license" in several Sections. Makes other technical changes.

 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation)
 No land conveyances are included in this bill, therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed.

 Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Natural Resources)
 There will be no fiscal impact to the Department of Natural Resources.

 Pension Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Commission on Gov. Forecasting & Accountability)
 There will be no impact on any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.

 Judicial Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts)
 There may be a minimal increase in judicial workloads. However, it is not anticipated that the bill would increase the number of judges needed in the State.

 State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Commission on Gov. Forecasting & Accountability)
 This bill will not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 Does not create a State mandate.

 Home Rule Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 HB 2257 does not pre-empt home rule authority.

 Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Financial & Professional Regulation)
 HB 2257 (H-AM 1) has no projected fiscal impact to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

 Correctional Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections)
 HB 2257 (H-AM 1) has no fiscal or population impact on the Department of Corrections.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority)
 This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  2/18/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/23/2009HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  3/4/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
  3/10/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost
  3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/11/2009HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-002-000
  3/12/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/24/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  3/24/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy
  3/26/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M. Gordon
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Correctional Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Home Rule Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Judicial Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Pension Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Pension Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Judicial Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Home Rule Note Filed as Amended
  4/1/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/1/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/2/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
  4/2/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
  4/2/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  4/2/2009HouseCo-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra
  4/3/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  4/3/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Correctional Note Filed as Amended
  4/3/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended
  4/3/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/20/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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