Tom Bennett
- Republican
- Senator
- District 53
Primary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed weapon. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Permits currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Limited to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Seth Lewis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Stephens
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
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