FIREARM-FIREFIGHTERS EXCEPTION
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that full-time, sworn, compensated fire fighters are permitted to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm on his or her person in public or in a vehicle, if the fire fighter has a valid concealed carry license, is carrying on duty, and has been approved to carry on duty by the mayor, city council, village president, or village board of trustees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2019
Last action Mar 28, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Mar 28, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 22, 2019
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019
Mar 5, 2019
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Firearms
Feb 6, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Jan 29, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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