FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY
Summary
Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Permits the county sheriff to issue permits to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Requires an applicant for a permit to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises. Preempts home rule. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2009
Last action Jan 12, 2011
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 12, 2011
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 4, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Public Health
Feb 20, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John O. Jones
RRepublican
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