Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 1304 — FIREARMS-CONCEALED-PERMITS

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Summary

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.

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The latest version of HB 1304 introduces some adjustments to the rules around concealed firearm permits. It adds a requirement for applicants to affirm specific statements under oath, which emphasizes the seriousness of the application process. Additionally, there are clarifications around the training course applicants must complete, particularly regarding firing exercises. These changes are important because they enhance accountability in the permitting process and ensure that individuals carrying concealed firearms receive proper training.

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*LRB09510330RLC30545b* HB1304 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB1304 Introduced 2/20/2007, by Rep.
HB1304 Engrossed LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b AN ACT in relation to firearms.
John E.
Bradley SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
See Index 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.
LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 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 HB1304 LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b AN ACT in relation to firearms.
"Concealed firearm" means a handgun carried on or about a person completely or mostly concealed from view of the public, HB1304 - 2 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b or carried in a vehicle in such a way as it is concealed from view of the public.
"Concealed firearm" means a handgun carried on or about a person completely or mostly concealed from view of the public, HB1304 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b or carried in a vehicle in such a way as it is concealed from view of the public.
HB1304 - 3 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Section 20.
HB1304 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Section 20.
Permits to carry a concealed firearms shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance.
Permits to carry a concealed firearm shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance.
The sheriff shall transmit the application, accompanying HB1304 - 4 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b material and any objections to the application, and application fees to the Department of State Police along with the completed application within 10 working days.
The sheriff shall transmit the application, accompanying HB1304 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b material and any objections to the application, and application fees to the Department of State Police along with the completed application within 10 working days.
(b) The Department of State Police, upon a person’s application for a concealed firearms permit, upon receipt of the appropriate fees, and after compliance with the procedures set out in this Section, shall issue the applicant a concealed HB1304 - 5 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b firearms permit if the person:
(b) The Department of State Police, upon a person’s application for a concealed firearms permit, upon receipt of the appropriate fees, and after compliance with the procedures set out in this Section, shall issue the applicant a concealed HB1304 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b firearms permit if the person:
and (vi) 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 similar provision of a local ordinance within 5 years preceding his or her application or if the HB1304 - 6 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b applicant has 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 (vi) 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 similar provision of a local ordinance within 5 years preceding his or her application or if the HB1304 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b applicant has 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.
(v) a waiver of privacy and confidentiality rights and privileges enjoyed by the applicant under all federal and HB1304 - 7 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b state laws governing access to juvenile court, criminal justice, psychological or psychiatric records, or records relating to the applicant’s history of institutionalization, and an affirmative request that any person having custody of any such record provide it or information concerning it to the Department;
(v) a waiver of privacy and confidentiality rights and privileges enjoyed by the applicant under all federal and HB1304 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b state laws governing access to juvenile court, criminal justice, psychological or psychiatric records, or records relating to the applicant’s history of institutionalization, and an affirmative request that any person having custody of any such record provide it or information concerning it to the Department;
(ix) the following statement along with a signature line for use by the applicant, which statement the applicant shall affirm under oath" "I the undersigned state, under oath and subject to the penalty of perjury, that I am not a streetgang member as defined in Section 10 HB1304 - 8 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b of the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act, and I will not join or become associated with a criminal streetgang.".
(ix) the following statement along with a signature line for use by the applicant, which statement the applicant shall affirm under oath:
"I the undersigned state, under oath and subject to the penalty of perjury, that I am not a streetgang member as defined in Section 10 HB1304 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b of the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act, and I will not join or become associated with a criminal streetgang.".
(iv) A photocopy of a certificate or other evidence of HB1304 - 9 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b completion of a course to show compliance with Section 90 of this Act.
(iv) A photocopy of a certificate or other evidence of HB1304 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b completion of a course to show compliance with Section 90 of this Act.
Upon receiving any additional documentation, the Department of State Police shall reconsider its decision and HB1304 - 10 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b inform the applicant within 30 days of the result of the reconsideration.
Upon receiving any additional documentation, the Department of State Police shall reconsider its decision and HB1304 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b inform the applicant within 30 days of the result of the reconsideration.
No other agency of government other HB1304 - 11 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b than the Department of State Police shall provide any information to a requester not entitled to it by law.
No other agency of government other HB1304 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b than the Department of State Police shall provide any information to a requester not entitled to it by law.
HB1304 - 12 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Section 55.
HB1304 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Section 55.
(b) If a person issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm changes residence within this State, or changes his or HB1304 - 13 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b her name, the person to whom the permit was issued may upon payment of $25 to the Department of State Police obtain a corrected concealed firearms permit with a change of address or change of name upon furnishing a notarized statement to the Department of State Police that the permittee has changed residence, or his or her name and upon submission of an application as set forth in Section 25 and photograph as set forth in paragraph (ii) of Section 30 of this Act.
(b) If a person issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm changes residence within this State, or changes his or HB1304 Engrossed - 13 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b her name, the person to whom the permit was issued may upon payment of $25 to the Department of State Police obtain a corrected concealed firearms permit with a change of address or change of name upon furnishing a notarized statement to the Department of State Police that the permittee has changed residence, or his or her name and upon submission of an application as set forth in Section 25 and photograph as set forth in paragraph (ii) of Section 30 of this Act.
The Department of State HB1304 - 14 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Police shall take whatever steps are necessary to verify that the person applying has a valid permit or license to carry a concealed firearm issued by his or her home state.
The Department of State HB1304 Engrossed - 14 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Police shall take whatever steps are necessary to verify that the person applying has a valid permit or license to carry a concealed firearm issued by his or her home state.
or any meeting of the General Assembly or a committee of the General Assembly, except that nothing in this Section shall preclude a member of the body holding a concealed firearms permit from carrying a concealed HB1304 - 15 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b firearm at a meeting of the body which he or she is a member.
or any meeting of the General Assembly or a committee of the General Assembly, except that nothing in this Section shall preclude a member of the body holding a concealed firearms permit from carrying a concealed HB1304 Engrossed - 15 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b firearm at a meeting of the body which he or she is a member.
(vi) Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense beer or alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily HB1304 - 16 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b devoted to that purpose.
(vi) Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense beer or alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily HB1304 Engrossed - 16 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b devoted to that purpose.
A concealed firearm permit does not authorize the concealed HB1304 - 17 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b carrying or transportation of a stun gun or taser.
A concealed firearm permit does not authorize the concealed HB1304 Engrossed - 17 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b carrying or transportation of a stun gun or taser.
The Department of State Police, office of the county sheriff, or municipal police department or any employee or agent of the HB1304 - 18 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Department of State Police, county sheriff, or municipal police department, shall not be liable for damages in any civil action arising from alleged wrongful or improper granting, renewing, or failure to revoke permits issued under this Act.
The Department of State Police, office of the county sheriff, or municipal police department or any employee or agent of the HB1304 Engrossed - 18 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Department of State Police, county sheriff, or municipal police department, shall not be liable for damages in any civil action arising from alleged wrongful or improper granting, renewing, or failure to revoke permits issued under this Act.
New permit..$100 Renewal..$75 Duplicate due to lost or destroyed..$25 Corrected permit due to change of address or name..$25 Late renewal fee..$25 (ii) 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 means to show HB1304 - 19 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b that an individual has been issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm by the Department of State Police on the person’s driver’s license.
New permit..$100 Renewal..$75 Duplicate due to lost or destroyed..$25 Corrected permit due to change of address or name..$25 Late renewal fee..$25 (ii) 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 means to show HB1304 Engrossed - 19 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b that an individual has been issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm by the Department of State Police on the person’s driver’s license.
(A) the requirements for obtaining a concealed HB1304 - 20 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b firearms permit in this State;
(A) the requirements for obtaining a concealed HB1304 Engrossed - 20 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b firearms permit in this State;
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(2) live firing exercises of sufficient duration for each applicant to fire a handgun:
(2) Live firing exercises of sufficient duration for each applicant to fire a handgun:
(2) An applicant training course students shall complete a course application form, which shall include a statement acknowledging receipt of copies of pertinent statutory provisions listed in clauses (A), (B), and (C) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and a liability waiver.
(2) Applicant training course students shall complete a course application form, which shall include a statement acknowledging receipt of copies of pertinent statutory provisions listed in clauses (A), (B), and (C) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and a liability waiver.
HB1304 - 21 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (3) The course application form may be obtained from the qualified firearms instructor at the time of the course.
HB1304 Engrossed - 21 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (3) The course application form may be obtained from the qualified firearms instructor at the time of the course.
(2) Possess the applicant training course examination, HB1304 - 22 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b or questions from the examination, unless authorized by the Department;
(2) Possess the applicant training course examination, HB1304 Engrossed - 22 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b or questions from the examination, unless authorized by the Department;
(2) make all course records available upon demand to HB1304 - 23 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b authorized personnel of the Department;
(2) make all course records available upon demand to HB1304 Engrossed - 23 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b authorized personnel of the Department;
(1) grade the examinations and (2) mail to the Department:
(1) grade the examinations, and (2) mail to the Department:
HB1304 - 24 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (n) A student shall be issued a certificate of completion if he or she:
HB1304 Engrossed - 24 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (n) A student shall be issued a certificate of completion if he or she:
HB1304 - 25 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (1) be at least 21 years of age;
HB1304 Engrossed - 25 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (1) be at least 21 years of age;
or (IV) A similar firearms instructor qualifying course, approved the Director of State Police or his or her designee.
or (IV) A similar firearms instructor qualifying course, approved by the Director of State Police or his or her designee.
HB1304 - 26 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (B) provides false or misleading information on the application;
HB1304 Engrossed - 26 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (B) provides false or misleading information on the application;
(2) A classroom demonstration, during which the instructor candidate shall receive instruction on and demonstrate competency in the ability to prepare and HB1304 - 27 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b deliver a classroom presentation using materials from the applicant curriculum.
(2) A classroom demonstration, during which the instructor candidate shall receive instruction on and demonstrate competency in the ability to prepare and HB1304 Engrossed - 27 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b deliver a classroom presentation using materials from the applicant curriculum.
and (iii) a score of "passing" from the course instructor for demonstrating competency in each of HB1304 - 28 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b the following:
and (iii) a score of "passing" from the course instructor for demonstrating competency in each of HB1304 Engrossed - 28 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b the following:
and HB1304 - 29 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (ii) not allow the firing of a handgun which is not in sound mechanical condition or otherwise may pose a safety hazard.
and HB1304 Engrossed - 29 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b (ii) not allow the firing of a handgun which is not in sound mechanical condition or otherwise may pose a safety hazard.
76-1939.) HB1304 - 30 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Section 910.
76-1939.) HB1304 Engrossed - 30 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Section 910.
and watchmen while actually engaged in the performance of the duties of their HB1304 - 31 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b employment.
and watchmen while actually engaged in the performance of the duties of their HB1304 Engrossed - 31 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b employment.
(6) Any person regularly employed in a commercial or industrial operation as a security guard for the protection HB1304 - 32 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b of persons employed and private property related to such commercial or industrial operation, while actually engaged in the performance of his or her duty or traveling between sites or properties belonging to the employer, and who, as a security guard, is a member of a security force of at least 5 persons registered with the Department of Professional Regulation;
(6) Any person regularly employed in a commercial or industrial operation as a security guard for the protection HB1304 Engrossed - 32 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b of persons employed and private property related to such commercial or industrial operation, while actually engaged in the performance of his or her duty or traveling between sites or properties belonging to the employer, and who, as a security guard, is a member of a security force of at least 5 persons registered with the Department of Professional Regulation;
(7) Agents and investigators of the Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission authorized by the HB1304 - 33 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Commission to carry the weapons specified in subsections 24-1(a)(3) and 24-1(a)(4), while on duty in the course of any investigation for the Commission.
(7) Agents and investigators of the Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission authorized by the HB1304 Engrossed - 33 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b Commission to carry the weapons specified in subsections 24-1(a)(3) and 24-1(a)(4), while on duty in the course of any investigation for the Commission.
Such firearm authorization card shall be carried by the person so trained at all times when such person is in possession of a HB1304 - 34 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b concealable weapon.
Such firearm authorization card shall be carried by the person so trained at all times when such person is in possession of a HB1304 Engrossed - 34 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b concealable weapon.
(13.5) A person employed as an armed security guard at HB1304 - 35 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b a nuclear energy, storage, weapons or development site or facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission who has completed the background screening and training mandated by the rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(13.5) A person employed as an armed security guard at HB1304 Engrossed - 35 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b a nuclear energy, storage, weapons or development site or facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission who has completed the background screening and training mandated by the rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(c) Subsection 24-1(a)(7) does not apply to or affect any HB1304 - 36 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b of the following:
(c) Subsection 24-1(a)(7) does not apply to or affect any HB1304 Engrossed - 36 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b of the following:
This exemption does not authorize the general private possession of any weapon from which 8 or more shots or bullets can be discharged by a single function of the firing device, but only such possession and activities as HB1304 - 37 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b are within the lawful scope of a licensed manufacturing business described in this paragraph.
This exemption does not authorize the general private possession of any weapon from which 8 or more shots or bullets can be discharged by a single function of the firing device, but only such possession and activities as HB1304 Engrossed - 37 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b are within the lawful scope of a licensed manufacturing business described in this paragraph.
(d) Subsection 24-1(a)(1) does not apply to the purchase, HB1304 - 38 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b possession or carrying of a black-jack or slung-shot by a peace officer.
(d) Subsection 24-1(a)(1) does not apply to the purchase, HB1304 Engrossed - 38 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b possession or carrying of a black-jack or slung-shot by a peace officer.
(4) Commerce, preparation, assembly or possession of explosive bullets by manufacturers of ammunition licensed by the federal government, in connection with the supply of those organizations and persons exempted by subdivision (g)(1) of this Section, or like organizations and persons outside this State, or the transportation of explosive HB1304 - 39 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b bullets to any organization or person exempted in this Section by a common carrier or by a vehicle owned or leased by an exempted manufacturer.
(4) Commerce, preparation, assembly or possession of explosive bullets by manufacturers of ammunition licensed by the federal government, in connection with the supply of those organizations and persons exempted by subdivision (g)(1) of this Section, or like organizations and persons outside this State, or the transportation of explosive HB1304 Engrossed - 39 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b bullets to any organization or person exempted in this Section by a common carrier or by a vehicle owned or leased by an exempted manufacturer.
(i) Nothing in this Article shall prohibit, apply to, or affect the transportation, carrying, or possession, of any HB1304 - 40 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b pistol or revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm consigned to a common carrier operating under license of the State of Illinois or the federal government, where such transportation, carrying, or possession is incident to the lawful transportation in which such common carrier is engaged;
(i) Nothing in this Article shall prohibit, apply to, or affect the transportation, carrying, or possession, of any HB1304 Engrossed - 40 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b pistol or revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm consigned to a common carrier operating under license of the State of Illinois or the federal government, where such transportation, carrying, or possession is incident to the lawful transportation in which such common carrier is engaged;
HB1304 - 41 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance New Act 430 ILCS 65/13.1 from Ch.
HB1304 Engrossed - 41 - LRB095 10330 RLC 30545 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance New Act 430 ILCS 65/13.1 from Ch.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

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

  4. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008

  5. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008

  6. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley

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

  14. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-000-000

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

  16. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007

  17. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007

  18. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007

  19. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

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

  26. Second Reading - Short Debate

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  28. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  29. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 010-000-000

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

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon

  32. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  33. Referred to Rules Committee

  34. First Reading

  35. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley

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What does HB 1304 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 1304?
HB 1304 is sponsored by John E. Bradley.
What is the current status of HB 1304?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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