CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-FIREARMS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed weapon. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Permits currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Limited to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2021
Lower · Passed
To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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