House Sponsors: MEYER. Senate Sponsors: DILLARD Short description: CRIM CD-FIREARMS-POLICE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts a peace officer while in performance of his or her official duties from the unlawful use of weapons violation if the officer carries or possesses in a vehicle or on or about his or her person a firearm or ballistic knife while hooded, robed, or masked to conceal the officer's identity. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status