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 Bill Status of HB4240  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  FIREARM CARRY-CORRECTIONS

House Sponsors
Rep. Thomas M. Bennett - Darren Bailey and Michael Halpin

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
50 ILCS 705/2from Ch. 85, par. 502
720 ILCS 5/24-2


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed firearm. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Permits employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Provides that the exemption only applies to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/23/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  1/27/2020HouseFirst Reading
  1/27/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/4/2020HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey
  2/5/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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