SB 2278

Abstract

Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun to an applicant who resides in a non-home rule county of the State and 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 in any non-home rule county of the State a loaded handgun, either concealed or openly, on or about his or her person or in a vehicle, except in certain prohibited locations. Provides that a completed application for a license shall be submitted to the office of the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides with all accompanying materials and fees. Provides that the sheriff shall review the application and submit a completed application, all accompanying materials, and the application fee to the Department within 30 days of receipt. Provides that a sheriff may submit an objection to an application, provided the objection is in writing, includes specific reasons for the objection, and is submitted with the application. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.