Bill Status of HB 2048   101st General Assembly

Short Description:  FIREARMS-NON RESIDENT MILITARY

House Sponsors
Rep. Charles Meier and Michael T. Marron

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45from Ch. 127, par. 1005-45
430 ILCS 66/40
430 ILCS 66/60
520 ILCS 5/3.4b new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Act, the Department of State Police shall, no later than 120 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State. Provides that a non-resident active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State shall apply to the Department and must meet all of the qualifications under the Act and shall submit: (1) the application and documentation required and the applicable fee; (2) a photocopy of a valid military identification card or Official Proof of Service Letter; and (3) a photocopy of permanent change-of-station orders to an assignment in the State. Provides for emergency rulemaking to implement the amendatory Act. Establishes fees. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that persons licensed to possess a concealed firearm under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act and current or retired police officers authorized by law to possess a concealed firearm shall be exempt from the Code that prohibits possession of those firearms. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
  2/4/2019HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/19/2019HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  2/28/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
  3/5/2019HouseTo Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
  3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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