Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

SB1802      — CONCEALED CARRY-FOREST PSRV

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows forest preserve districts to prohibit firearms in specific areas.

This bill changes the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to allow forest preserve districts to restrict firearms in certain locations. It exempts these districts from needing to post signs indicating firearms are prohibited.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families visiting parks and recreational areas may find these places safer with designated firearm restrictions.
  • Environment: This bill affects environmental spaces by maintaining control over which areas firearms can be carried.

Summary

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits a forest preserve district from prohibiting persons from carrying a firearm into any botanic garden, swimming pool, grounds of a swimming pool, athletic venue, picnic grove, nature center, grounds of a nature center, pavilion, grounds of a pavilion, golf course, driving range, adventure course, grounds of an adventure course, zipline building, grounds of a zipline, equestrian center, grounds of an equestrian center, exercise venue, grounds of an exercise venue, or any public or private gathering or special event conducted on property that requires the issuance of a permit. Exempts a forest preserve district from the posting of a sign that states that the carrying of firearms is prohibited. Deletes language providing that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any real property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Defines "grounds".

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  6. To Firearms

  7. Re-assigned to Executive

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

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

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

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  15. To Firearms

  16. Assigned to Executive

  17. Referred to Assignments

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1802      do?
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits a forest preserve district from prohibiting persons from carrying a firearm into any botanic garden, swimming pool, grounds of a swimming pool, athletic venue, picnic grove, nature center, grounds of a nature center, pavilion, grounds of a pavilion, golf course, driving range, adventure course, grounds of an adventure course, zipline building, grounds of a zipline, equestrian center, grounds of an equestrian center, exercise venue, grounds of an exercise venue, or any public or private gathering or special event conducted on property that requires the issuance of a permit. Exempts a forest preserve district from the posting of a sign that states that the carrying of firearms is prohibited. Deletes language providing that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any real property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Defines "grounds".
Who sponsors SB1802     ?
SB1802      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), and Laura Fine (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1802     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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