Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5221 — CONCEALED CARRY-PERMITS

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Summary

Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Permits the Department of State Police to issue permits to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Provides that the county sheriff shall evaluate the application and accompanying material, and within 30 calendar days transmit the application, accompanying material, and any objections to the application, and application fees to the Department of State Police. Requires an applicant for a permit to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises. Preempts home rule. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to HB 5221 clarify the requirements for carrying a concealed handgun in Illinois. The updated bill now specifies that permit holders must keep their permit on them at all times while carrying a concealed handgun and must show it to law enforcement if asked. Additionally, the criteria for obtaining a permit include specific stipulations about criminal history and mental health records. These adjustments aim to enhance public safety by ensuring that only qualified individuals can carry concealed firearms.

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*LRB09616707RLC31995b* HB5221 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 HB5221 Introduced 2/3/2010, by Rep.
HB5221 Engrossed LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b AN ACT concerning weapons.
Brandon W.
Phelps SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
New Act ILCS 705/10.6 new ILCS 5/24-2 Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act.
Permits the Department of State Police to issue permits to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements.
Provides that the county sheriff shall evaluate the application and accompanying material, and within 30 calendar days transmit the application, accompanying material, and any objections to the application, and application fees to the Department of State Police.
Requires an applicant for a permit to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises.
Preempts home rule.
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes.
Effective immediately.
LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b CORRECTIONAL FISCAL NOTE ACT BUDGET AND MAY APPLY IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY HOME RULE NOTE STATE MANDATES ACT MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB5221 LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b AN ACT concerning weapons.
The General Assembly does not delegate to HB5221 - 2 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b the county sheriff the authority to regulate or restrict the issuing or carrying of handguns by person issued of concealed firearms permits provided for in this Act beyond those provisions contained in this Act.
The General Assembly does not delegate to HB5221 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b the county sheriff the authority to regulate or restrict the issuing or carrying of handguns by person issued of concealed firearms permits provided for in this Act beyond those provisions contained in this Act.
Permits to carry concealed firearms shall be valid HB5221 - 3 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b throughout the State for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance.
Permits to carry concealed firearms shall be valid HB5221 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b throughout the State for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance.
Any person in compliance with the terms of the permit may carry concealed handgun on or about his or her person.
Any person in compliance with the terms of the permit may carry a concealed handgun on or about his or her person.
(c) The sheriff may consider an objection or recommendation HB5221 - 4 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b made by the sheriff or municipal police department where an applicant lives supported by specific and articulable reasons, in a written report, why the applicant should be denied a permit and the Department of State Police may deny the permit based solely on those objections.
(c) The sheriff may consider an objection or recommendation HB5221 Engrossed - 4 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b made by the sheriff or municipal police department where an applicant lives supported by specific and articulable reasons, in a written report, why the applicant should be denied a permit and the Department of State Police may deny the permit based solely on those objections.
(e) Applications for duplicate of a lost or destroyed Permit, corrected permit due to change of address or name shall be submitted directly to the Department of State Police and they shall retain all of said application fee and may be made HB5221 - 5 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b upon an abbreviated form verifying the applicants identity and having been issued a current and valid concealed firearms permit.
(e) Applications for duplicate of a lost or destroyed permit, corrected permit due to change of address or name shall be submitted directly to the Department of State Police and they shall retain all of said application fee and may be made HB5221 Engrossed - 5 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b upon an abbreviated form verifying the applicants identity and having been issued a current and valid concealed firearms permit.
(iv) Has not been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, or of a misdemeanor evidencing violence, is not free on any form of bond or pretrial release for a felony or a misdemeanor evidencing violence, and has no outstanding warrants for those crimes;
(iv) has not been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, or of a misdemeanor evidencing violence, is not free on any form of bond or pretrial release for a felony or a misdemeanor evidencing violence, and has no outstanding warrants for those crimes;
(v) Has no record of mental disease or mental illness on file that would evidence incapacity, or lack of proper mental HB5221 - 6 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b capacity;
(v) has no record of mental disease or mental illness on file that would evidence incapacity, or lack of proper mental HB5221 Engrossed - 6 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b capacity;
(vi) Has not been committed to a State or federal facility for the abuse of a controlled substance or cannabis and has not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act or Cannabis Control Act or similar laws of any other state relating to controlled substances or cannabis within a 10 year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted;
(vi) has not been committed to a State or federal facility for the abuse of a controlled substance or cannabis and has not been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act or Cannabis Control Act or similar laws of any other state relating to controlled substances or cannabis within a 10 year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted;
(vii) Does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages as evidenced by the applicant having 2 or more convictions for violating Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance within 5 years preceding his or her application or the applicant having elected treatment under the supervision of a licensed program in accordance with the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act or similar laws of any other state within a 5 year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted;
(vii) does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages as evidenced by the applicant having 2 or more convictions for violating Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance within 5 years preceding his or her application or the applicant having elected treatment under the supervision of a licensed program in accordance with the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act or similar laws of any other state within a 5 year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted;
and (viii) Was a member of the Illinois General Assembly and at least 10 years has passed since this Act took effect after having voted against it.
and (viii) was a member of the Illinois General Assembly and at least 10 years has passed since this Act took effect after having voted against it.
The initial application shall be in writing, under oath and under the penalties of perjury, on a standard form promulgated by the county sheriff and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees HB5221 - 7 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b and required documentation.
The initial application shall be in writing, under oath and under the penalties of perjury, on a standard form promulgated by the county sheriff and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees HB5221 Engrossed - 7 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b and required documentation.
(vi) a statement that the applicant is a resident of the State of Illinois and has been a resident for the last 6 months (except the 6 months shall be waived for members of the Armed HB5221 - 8 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Forces) and is a permanent resident of the United States;
(vi) a statement that the applicant is a resident of the State of Illinois and has been a resident for the last 6 months (except the 6 months shall be waived for members of the Armed HB5221 Engrossed - 8 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Forces) and is a permanent resident of the United States;
Fees collected under this Act by the HB5221 - 9 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Department of State Police shall be deposited into a Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund and shall be used exclusively by the Department of State Police for administrating the provisions of this Act.
Fees collected under this Act by the HB5221 Engrossed - 9 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Department of State Police shall be deposited into a Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund and shall be used exclusively by the Department of State Police for administrating the provisions of this Act.
If the Department of State Police finds that the applicant possesses a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, meets the training requirements of this Act, and has provided the documentation and paid the fees required for issuance of a concealed firearms permit, and that, as nearly as it is possible to determine, nothing in the applicant's background or present circumstances disqualify him or her from possessing a firearm in Illinois, the Department of State Police shall approve the application and issue the applicant a wallet sized permit bearing the photograph, name, HB5221 - 10 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b and address of the applicant and identifying the office issuing the permit within 30 days from receipt of the application from the sheriff.
If the Department of State Police finds that the applicant possesses a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, meets the training requirements of this Act, and has provided the documentation and paid the fees required for issuance of a concealed firearms permit, and that, as nearly as it is possible to determine, nothing in the applicant's background or present circumstances disqualify him or her from possessing a firearm in Illinois, the Department of State Police shall approve the application and issue the applicant a wallet sized permit bearing the photograph, name, HB5221 Engrossed - 10 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b and address of the applicant and identifying the office issuing the permit within 30 days from receipt of the application from the sheriff.
Not later than 120 HB5221 - 11 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b days before the expiration of any permit issued under this Act, the Department of State Police shall notify the permit holder in writing of the expiration and furnish an application for renewal of the permit.
Not later than 120 HB5221 Engrossed - 11 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b days before the expiration of any permit issued under this Act, the Department of State Police shall notify the permit holder in writing of the expiration and furnish an application for renewal of the permit.
(a) Within 30 days after changing his or her permanent residence, and within 30 days after loss or destruction of a concealed firearms permit, the permittee shall notify the sheriff of the loss, destruction, change of name, or change of HB5221 - 12 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b residence.
(a) Within 30 days after changing his or her permanent residence, and within 30 days after loss or destruction of a concealed firearms permit, the permittee shall notify the sheriff of the loss, destruction, change of name, or change of HB5221 Engrossed - 12 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b residence.
HB5221 - 13 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Section 65.
HB5221 Engrossed - 13 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Section 65.
No State or local law enforcement agency shall provide a list of names of any or all holders or applicants in the State of Illinois or a county licensed to carry a concealed firearm, except that the Department of State Police or sheriff may, upon proper application and the payment of the required fee, provide HB5221 - 14 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b to the requester, in written form only, confirmation that an individual has or has not been issued, applied for, or denied a permit, or had a permit revoked under this Act.
No State or local law enforcement agency shall provide a list of names of any or all holders or applicants in the State of Illinois or a county licensed to carry a concealed firearm, except that the Department of State Police or sheriff may, upon proper application and the payment of the required fee, provide HB5221 Engrossed - 14 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b to the requester, in written form only, confirmation that an individual has or has not been issued, applied for, or denied a permit, or had a permit revoked under this Act.
(a) A concealed firearm permit shall authorize the person in whose name the permit is issued to carry concealed firearms on or about his or her person or vehicle throughout the State.
(a) A concealed firearms permit shall authorize the person in whose name the permit is issued to carry concealed firearms on or about his or her person or vehicle throughout the State.
HB5221 - 15 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b No permit issued under this Section shall authorize any person to carry a concealed firearm into or upon:
HB5221 Engrossed - 15 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b No permit issued under this Section shall authorize any person to carry a concealed firearm into or upon:
(iii) Any courthouse solely occupied by the Circuit, Appellate, or Supreme Court or a courtroom of any of those courts, or court proceeding, except that nothing in this Section shall preclude a judge, or State's Attorney holding a concealed firearm permit, from carrying a concealed firearm within a courthouse.
(iii) Any courthouse solely occupied by the Circuit, Appellate, or Supreme Court or a courtroom of any of those courts, or court proceeding, except that nothing in this Section shall preclude a judge, or State's Attorney holding a concealed firearms permit, from carrying a concealed firearm within a courthouse.
That portion of a building in which the carrying of concealed firearms is HB5221 - 16 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b prohibited or limited shall be clearly identified by signs posted at the entrance to the restricted area.
That portion of a building in which the carrying of concealed firearms is HB5221 Engrossed - 16 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b prohibited or limited shall be clearly identified by signs posted at the entrance to the restricted area.
The statute or ordinance shall not specify any criminal penalty for its violation but may specify that persons violating the statute or ordinance may be denied entrance to the building, ordered to leave the building and if the employees of the unit of government, be subjected to disciplinary measures for violation of the provisions of the statute or ordinance.
The statute or ordinance shall not specify any criminal penalty for its violation but may specify that persons violating the statute or ordinance may be denied entrance to the building, ordered to leave the building and if employees of the unit of government, be subjected to disciplinary measures for violation of the provisions of the statute or ordinance.
This paragraph (v) does not apply to any bona fide restaurant open to the general public having dining facilities or banquet facility for at least 25 persons and that receives at least 50% of its gross annual income from the dining facilities by the sale of food.
This paragraph (v) does not apply to any bona fide restaurant open to the general public having dining facilities or banquet facilities for at least 25 persons and that receives at least 50% of its gross annual income from the dining facilities by the sale of food.
HB5221 - 17 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (viii) Inside any elementary or secondary school facility without the consent of school authorities.
HB5221 Engrossed - 17 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (viii) Inside any elementary or secondary school facility without the consent of school authorities.
If the building or the premises are open to the public, the employer of the business enterprise shall post signs on or about the premises if HB5221 - 18 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b carrying a concealed firearm is prohibited.
If the building or the premises are open to the public, the employer of the business enterprise shall post signs on or about the premises if HB5221 Engrossed - 18 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b carrying a concealed firearm is prohibited.
HB5221 - 19 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b The office of the county sheriff or any employee or agent of the office of the county sheriff shall not be liable for submitting specific and articulable reasons why an applicant should be denied a permit, unless the objection contains false, malicious or inaccurate information.
HB5221 Engrossed - 19 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b The office of the county sheriff or any employee or agent of the office of the county sheriff shall not be liable for submitting specific and articulable reasons why an applicant should be denied a permit, unless the objection contains false, malicious or inaccurate information.
and HB5221 - 20 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (C) laws relating to the justifiable use of force as prescribed in Article 7 of the Criminal Code of 1961;
and HB5221 Engrossed - 20 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (C) laws relating to the justifiable use of force as prescribed in Article 7 of the Criminal Code of 1961;
HB5221 - 21 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (d) At the conclusion of the classroom portion of the applicant training course, the qualified firearms instructor shall:
HB5221 Engrossed - 21 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (d) At the conclusion of the classroom portion of the applicant training course, the qualified firearms instructor shall:
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HB5221 - 22 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (i) inspect each applicant's firearm;
HB5221 Engrossed - 22 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (i) inspect each applicant's firearm;
(3) Fees shall not be refunded to students who fail or HB5221 - 23 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b otherwise do not complete the course.
(3) Fees shall not be refunded to students who fail or HB5221 Engrossed - 23 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b otherwise do not complete the course.
HB5221 - 24 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (ii) Students who do not achieve a grade of "passing" on the range work may repeat the range work twice without having to retake the course.
HB5221 Engrossed - 24 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (ii) Students who do not achieve a grade of "passing" on the range work may repeat the range work twice without having to retake the course.
HB5221 - 25 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (A) possess at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, (B) have at least one of the following valid firearms instructor certifications:
HB5221 Engrossed - 25 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (A) possess at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, (B) have at least one of the following valid firearms instructor certifications:
HB5221 - 26 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (1) 16 hours of classroom instruction covering at least the following topics:
HB5221 Engrossed - 26 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (1) 16 hours of classroom instruction covering at least the following topics:
(3) Range instruction and firing of live ammunition, during which the instructor candidate shall receive instruction on and demonstrate competency in the ability to:
(3) Range instruction and firing of live ammunition, during which the instructor candidate shall receive instruction on and demonstrate competency in the ability HB5221 Engrossed - 27 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b to:
(i) handle and fire a handgun safely and HB5221 - 27 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b accurately;
(i) handle and fire a handgun safely and accurately;
(h) Instructor candidates who fail to meet the minimum requirements of subsection (g) of this Section may retake the HB5221 - 28 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b examination, range work, or classroom demonstration one time without having to repeat the course.
HB5221 Engrossed - 28 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (h) Instructor candidates who fail to meet the minimum requirements of subsection (g) of this Section may retake the examination, range work, or classroom demonstration one time without having to repeat the course.
The Secretary of State shall conduct a study to determine the cost and feasibility of creating a method of adding an identifiable code, background, or other HB5221 - 29 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b means to show that an individual has been issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm by the sheriff on the person's driver's license or State identification card.
The Secretary of State shall conduct a HB5221 Engrossed - 29 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b study to determine the cost and feasibility of creating a method of adding an identifiable code, background, or other means to show that an individual has been issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm by the sheriff on the person's driver's license or State identification card.
The regulating of carrying firearms being an exclusive function of the State under Section 24-1 and 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code of 1961, an ordinance of a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, is invalid if it is inconsistent with the Family and Personal Protection Act or Section 24-1 and 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code of 1961.
The regulating of carrying firearms being an exclusive function of the State under Sections 24-1 and 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code of 1961, an ordinance of a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, is invalid if it is inconsistent with the Family and Personal Protection Act or Sections 24-1 and 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code of 1961.
It is declared to be the policy of this State that the regulation of the right to carry concealed firearms and the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms is an exclusive power and function of the State.
It is declared to be the policy of this State that the regulation of the right to carry concealed firearms and the issuance of permits to carry concealed HB5221 Engrossed - 30 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b firearms is an exclusive power and function of the State.
This Section is a HB5221 - 30 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
This Section is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
(1) Peace officers, and any person summoned by a peace officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the HB5221 - 31 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b peace, while actually engaged in assisting such officer.
HB5221 Engrossed - 31 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (1) Peace officers, and any person summoned by a peace officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace, while actually engaged in assisting such officer.
(5) Persons licensed as private security contractors, private detectives, or private alarm contractors, or employed by an agency certified by the Department of Professional Regulation, if their duties include the carrying of a weapon under the provisions of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004, while actually engaged in the performance of the duties of their employment or commuting between their homes and places of employment, HB5221 - 32 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b provided that such commuting is accomplished within one hour from departure from home or place of employment, as the case may be.
(5) Persons licensed as private security contractors, private detectives, or private alarm contractors, or employed by an agency certified by the Department of Professional Regulation, if their duties include the carrying of a weapon under the provisions of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004, while actually engaged HB5221 Engrossed - 32 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b in the performance of the duties of their employment or commuting between their homes and places of employment, provided that such commuting is accomplished within one hour from departure from home or place of employment, as the case may be.
provided that such security guard has successfully completed a course of study, approved by and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation, consisting of not less than 40 hours of HB5221 - 33 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b training that includes the theory of law enforcement, liability for acts, and the handling of weapons.
provided that such security guard has successfully completed a course of study, approved by HB5221 Engrossed - 33 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation, consisting of not less than 40 hours of training that includes the theory of law enforcement, liability for acts, and the handling of weapons.
(8) Persons employed by a financial institution for the protection of other employees and property related to such financial institution, while actually engaged in the performance of their duties, commuting between their homes and places of employment, or traveling between sites or properties owned or operated by such financial institution, provided that any person so employed has HB5221 - 34 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b successfully completed a course of study, approved by and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation, consisting of not less than 40 hours of training which includes theory of law enforcement, liability for acts, and the handling of weapons.
(8) Persons employed by a financial institution for the protection of other employees and property related to such financial institution, while actually engaged in the performance of their duties, commuting between their homes and places of employment, or traveling between sites or HB5221 Engrossed - 34 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b properties owned or operated by such financial institution, provided that any person so employed has successfully completed a course of study, approved by and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation, consisting of not less than 40 hours of training which includes theory of law enforcement, liability for acts, and the handling of weapons.
(10) Persons who have been classified as peace officers pursuant to the Peace Officer Fire Investigation Act.
(10) Persons who have been classified as peace officers HB5221 Engrossed - 35 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b pursuant to the Peace Officer Fire Investigation Act.
(11) Investigators of the Office of the State's HB5221 - 35 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor authorized by the board of governors of the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor to carry weapons pursuant to Section 7.06 of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Act.
(11) Investigators of the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor authorized by the board of governors of the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor to carry weapons pursuant to Section 7.06 of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Act.
(b) Subsections 24-1(a)(4) and 24-1(a)(10) and Section 24-1.6 do not apply to or affect any of the following:
HB5221 Engrossed - 36 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (b) Subsections 24-1(a)(4) and 24-1(a)(10) and Section 24-1.6 do not apply to or affect any of the following:
HB5221 - 36 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (1) Members of any club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at targets upon established target ranges, whether public or private, and patrons of such ranges, while such members or patrons are using their firearms on those target ranges.
(1) Members of any club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at targets upon established target ranges, whether public or private, and patrons of such ranges, while such members or patrons are using their firearms on those target ranges.
(2) Wardens, superintendents and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense.
(2) Wardens, superintendents and keepers of prisons, HB5221 Engrossed - 37 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b penitentiaries, jails and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense.
HB5221 - 37 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b (3) Members of the Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the United States or the Illinois National Guard, while in the performance of their official duty.
(3) Members of the Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the United States or the Illinois National Guard, while in the performance of their official duty.
During transportation, such weapons shall be broken down in a non-functioning state or not immediately accessible.
During transportation, such weapons shall be broken down in a non-functioning state or not immediately HB5221 Engrossed - 38 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b accessible.
(6) The manufacture, transport, testing, delivery, HB5221 - 38 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b transfer or sale, and all lawful commercial or experimental activities necessary thereto, of rifles, shotguns, and weapons made from rifles or shotguns, or ammunition for such rifles, shotguns or weapons, where engaged in by a person operating as a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to a contract or subcontract for the development and supply of such rifles, shotguns, weapons or ammunition to the United States government or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, when such activities are necessary and incident to fulfilling the terms of such contract.
(6) The manufacture, transport, testing, delivery, transfer or sale, and all lawful commercial or experimental activities necessary thereto, of rifles, shotguns, and weapons made from rifles or shotguns, or ammunition for such rifles, shotguns or weapons, where engaged in by a person operating as a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to a contract or subcontract for the development and supply of such rifles, shotguns, weapons or ammunition to the United States government or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, when such activities are necessary and incident to fulfilling the terms of such contract.
(e) Subsection 24-1(a)(8) does not apply to any owner, manager or authorized employee of any place specified in that subsection nor to any law enforcement officer.
(e) Subsection 24-1(a)(8) does not apply to any owner, manager or authorized employee of any place specified in that HB5221 Engrossed - 39 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b subsection nor to any law enforcement officer.
(f) Subsection 24-1(a)(4) and subsection 24-1(a)(10) and HB5221 - 39 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Section 24-1.6 do not apply to members of any club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at targets upon established target ranges, whether public or private, while using their firearms on those target ranges.
(f) Subsection 24-1(a)(4) and subsection 24-1(a)(10) and Section 24-1.6 do not apply to members of any club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at targets upon established target ranges, whether public or private, while using their firearms on those target ranges.
(g-5) Subsection 24-1(a)(6) does not apply to or affect persons licensed under federal law to manufacture any device or attachment of any kind designed, used, or intended for use in HB5221 - 40 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b silencing the report of any firearm, firearms, or ammunition for those firearms equipped with those devices, and actually engaged in the business of manufacturing those devices, firearms, or ammunition, but only with respect to activities that are within the lawful scope of that business, such as the manufacture, transportation, or testing of those devices, firearms, or ammunition.
(g-5) Subsection 24-1(a)(6) does not apply to or affect HB5221 Engrossed - 40 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b persons licensed under federal law to manufacture any device or attachment of any kind designed, used, or intended for use in silencing the report of any firearm, firearms, or ammunition for those firearms equipped with those devices, and actually engaged in the business of manufacturing those devices, firearms, or ammunition, but only with respect to activities that are within the lawful scope of that business, such as the manufacture, transportation, or testing of those devices, firearms, or ammunition.
(g-10) Subsections 24-1(a)(4), 24-1(a)(8), and 24-1(a)(10), and Sections 24-1.6 and 24-3.1 do not apply to an athlete's possession, transport on official Olympic and Paralympic transit systems established for athletes, or use of competition firearms sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the International Shooting Sport Federation, or USA Shooting in HB5221 - 41 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b connection with such athlete's training for and participation in shooting competitions at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and sanctioned test events leading up to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
(g-10) Subsections 24-1(a)(4), 24-1(a)(8), and 24-1(a)(10), and Sections 24-1.6 and 24-3.1 do not apply to an athlete's possession, transport on official Olympic and Paralympic transit systems established for athletes, or use of competition firearms sanctioned by the International Olympic HB5221 Engrossed - 41 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the International Shooting Sport Federation, or USA Shooting in connection with such athlete's training for and participation in shooting competitions at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and sanctioned test events leading up to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
96-742, eff.
HB5221 Engrossed - 42 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b 96-742, eff.
This Act takes effect upon HB5221 - 42 - LRB096 16707 RLC 31995 b becoming law.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

  8. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-002-000

  14. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

Sponsors

  • Brandon W. Phelps · Cosponsor

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Brandon W. Phelps

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5221 do?
Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Permits the Department of State Police to issue permits to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Provides that the county sheriff shall evaluate the application and accompanying material, and within 30 calendar days transmit the application, accompanying material, and any objections to the application, and application fees to the Department of State Police. Requires an applicant for a permit to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises. Preempts home rule. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5221?
HB 5221 is sponsored by Brandon W. Phelps.
What is the current status of HB 5221?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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