Bill Status of HB 6249   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  FIREARMS-CONCEALED-PERMITS

House Sponsors
Rep. John E. Bradley-Paul D. Froehlich-Brandon W. Phelps-Patrick J. Verschoore-Jim Sacia, Daniel V. Beiser, John D. Cavaletto, Shane Cultra, Lisa M. Dugan, Robert F. Flider, Donald L. Moffitt, Richard P. Myers, David Reis, Dan Reitz and Michael K. Smith

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Vests in the Department of State Police the authority to issue concealed firearms permits to qualified applicants. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Also requires instruction in the law relating to firearm use. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund administered by the Department. The moneys in the Fund shall be used to administer the Act. Establishes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Establishes standards for the training course and for certifying instructors. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Family and Personal Protection Act supersedes an ordinance of a unit of local government inconsistent with that Act. Prohibits a home rule unit from regulating the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts, from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation, persons who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Family and Personal Protection Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley
  2/11/2010HouseFirst Reading
  2/11/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/17/2010HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  2/23/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
  3/2/2010HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-001-000
  3/2/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard P. Myers
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis
  3/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
  3/11/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/11/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/12/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
  3/26/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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