Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

SB1208      — CONCEALED CARRY-RECIPROCITY

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a non-resident may carry a handgun under the Act if the non-resident is 21 years of age or older, has a license or permit in a state where the training requirements are substantially similar under the Act or to non-residents of contiguous states if a reciprocal agreement has been entered into, the license or permit holder is not a resident of Illinois, and the license or permit holder is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that a non-resident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  6. To Firearms

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1208      do?
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a non-resident may carry a handgun under the Act if the non-resident is 21 years of age or older, has a license or permit in a state where the training requirements are substantially similar under the Act or to non-residents of contiguous states if a reciprocal agreement has been entered into, the license or permit holder is not a resident of Illinois, and the license or permit holder is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that a non-resident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB1208     ?
SB1208      is sponsored by Neil Anderson (Republican), Dave Syverson (Republican), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), and Terri Bryant (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1208     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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