FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY
Summary
Creates the Illinois License to Carry Firearms for Self-Defense Act. Authorizes the county sheriff to issue licenses to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Requires an applicant for a license 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 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2014.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2013
Last action Jan 13, 2015
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
6
Jan 13, 2015
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 10, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Apr 19, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2013
Mar 22, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013
Mar 13, 2013
Senate · Reported by committee
To Subcommittee on Firearms
Mar 5, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 15, 2013
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Wm. Sam McCann
RRepublican
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