CITIZEN'S SELF-DEFENSE ACT
Summary
Creates the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue a license to carry a defensive firearm ("LTC") to individuals who meet, among other things, certain training and education requirements. Authorizes the holder of an LTC to carry a defensive firearm, except in an area prohibited under the Act. Requires any LTC issued by another state or municipality to be honored in Illinois. Sets out other provisions related to reciprocity. Authorizes persons who have been issued an order of protection to seek an emergency LTC. Authorizes the Department to deny an application for or revoke an LTC under certain circumstances. Sets out provisions regarding the renewal of an LTC and other administrative matters. Sets forth the penalties for certain violations of the Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an ordinance of a unit of local government is invalid if inconsistent with the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that persons who carry or possess a defensive firearm in accordance with the Citizen's Self-Defense Act are exempt from conviction for unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons. Provides that a firearm is not subject to confiscation solely because it is carried in violation of the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Effective January 1, 2010.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
42
Key actions
0
Committee
12
Amendments
2
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 3, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Pension Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Judicial Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Home Rule Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Correctional Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Apr 1, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Harry Osterman
Mar 11, 2009
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-002-000
Mar 11, 2009
House · Amendment adopted
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
Mar 11, 2009
House · Amendment offered
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Feb 23, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Feb 18, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Brandon W. Phelps
DDemocratic
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