Bill Status of HB 4761   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  FIREARMS-VETERANS-CARRY

House Sponsors
Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
430 ILCS 65/2from Ch. 38, par. 83-2
720 ILCS 5/24-2

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a veteran may acquire or possess a firearm, firearm ammunition, a stun gun, or taser without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the unlawful use of weapons provisions and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon provisions restricting the carrying of firearms do not apply to veterans. Defines "veteran" as a person who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States or the Illinois National Guard and was discharged or separated under honorable conditions.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  2/6/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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