Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB3135      — CONCEAL CARRY-PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill allows licensed individuals to carry firearms on public transportation.

This bill amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act by removing restrictions on carrying firearms on public transportation and associated properties. As a result, licensed individuals will be able to carry firearms on buses and trains that are funded by public resources.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers in public transportation may have to adapt to the presence of licensed firearms in their workplaces.
  • Consumers: Consumers using public transportation may encounter licensed firearm carriers in these environments.

Summary

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Eliminates a provision that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, or in any building, real property, or parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Effective immediately.

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. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

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

  7. To Firearms

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3135      do?
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Eliminates a provision that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, or in any building, real property, or parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3135     ?
SB3135      is sponsored by Neil Anderson (Republican) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3135     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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