CONCEALED CARRY-FIREARMS Senate SponsorsSen. Gary Forby-William R. Haine-David Koehler, Dave Syverson, Andy Manar, Sue Rezin-Darin M. LaHood, Wm. Sam McCann, Kyle McCarter, David S. Luechtefeld, Dale A. Righter, Chapin Rose, Jason A. Barickman, John M. Sullivan, Tim Bivins and Karen McConnaughay 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die New Act5 ILCS 140/7.530 ILCS 105/5.826 new720 ILCS 5/21-6from Ch. 38, par. 21-6720 ILCS 5/24-1from Ch. 38, par. 24-1720 ILCS 5/24-1.6720 ILCS 5/24-2Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to a person to: (1) carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person, concealed or otherwise; (2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person when in a vehicle; and (3) keep a loaded or unloaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle. Prohibits the carrying of the handgun in certain locations. Provides that the license shall be issued by the Department of State Police within 30 days of receipt of a completed application and shall be valid throughout the State 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. Prohibits from inspection and copying information about applications for licenses to carry a handgun and about license holders contained in the database created by the Family and Personal Protection Act, except as authorized by that Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. 2/5/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby 2/5/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 2/5/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 2/5/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darin M. LaHood 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kyle McCarter 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David S. Luechtefeld 2/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 2/7/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose 2/14/2013SenateAssigned to Judiciary 2/26/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman 2/27/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 3/5/2013SenateTo Subcommittee on Firearms 3/6/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins 3/22/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013 4/12/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay 4/19/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2013 4/29/2013SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2013 5/10/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2013 8/9/2013SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die