Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

5 ILCS 140/7.5

720 ILCS 5/21-6

from Ch. 38, par. 21-6

720 ILCS 5/24-2

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that in a county which by a majority vote of the county board authorizes the sheriff to issue concealed carry licenses, the sheriff shall issue a license to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun to an applicant who meets specified qualifications, has provided the application and specified documentation, and has submitted the requisite fees. Provides that a license to carry a handgun entitles a licensee to carry a loaded handgun, either concealed or openly, on or about his or her person or in a vehicle in the county of issuance and in any county that authorizes the sheriff to issue concealed carry licenses, except in certain prohibited locations. Provides that the license shall be valid in the authorized counties for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Provides for renewal of licenses. Establishes qualifications for licensees, certified firearms instructors, and instructor trainers. Provides for home rule preemption. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
6/22/2011	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell
6/22/2011	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown
6/22/2011	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose
10/5/2011	House	First Reading
10/5/2011	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

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