Bill Status of HB 3619   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-FIREARMS

House Sponsors
Rep. Steven Reick

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
50 ILCS 705/2from Ch. 85, par. 502
720 ILCS 5/24-2
730 ILCS 5/3-2-15 new
730 ILCS 5/3-2-14 rep.
730 ILCS 125/26.2 new
730 ILCS 125/26.1 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
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 weapons 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. Repeals inconsistent provisions in Public Act 102-779. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick
  2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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