FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY Senate SponsorsSen. Christine J. Johnson-Ron Sandack and Dale A. Righter-Wm. Sam McCann 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die New Act50 ILCS 705/10.6 new720 ILCS 5/24-2Creates 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 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2013. 2/10/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Christine J. Johnson 2/10/2012SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ron Sandack 2/24/2012SenateAssigned to Public Health 2/24/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 3/7/2012SenateTo Public Health Subcommittee on Special Issues 3/8/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 3/9/2012SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 30, 2012 3/30/2012SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die