Bill Status of HB 4544   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  FAMILY&PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Aaron Schock-Michael K. Smith-John E. Bradley-Brandon W. Phelps-Bill Mitchell, Robert F. Flider, Roger L. Eddy, Daniel V. Beiser, Patrick J Verschoore and Harry R. Ramey, Jr.

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
430 ILCS 65/13.1from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.1
720 ILCS 5/24-2from Ch. 38, par. 24-2

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Vests in the county sheriff the authority to issue concealed firearms permits to qualified applicants. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Also requires instruction in the law relating to firearm use. Requires an applicant to be at least 21 years of age. Prohibits an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or has a history of mental illness, addiction, or habitual alcohol use from obtaining a permit. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund in each county, to be administered by the sheriff. Provides that the moneys in the Fund shall be used to administer the Act. Establishes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Establishes standards for the training course and for certifying instructors. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Family and Personal Protection Act supersedes an ordinance of a unit of local government inconsistent with that Act. Prohibits a home rule unit from regulating the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation persons who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Family and Personal Protection Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/18/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Aaron Schock
  1/18/2008HouseFirst Reading
  1/18/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/31/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
  1/31/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley
  1/31/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  2/14/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  2/22/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell
  2/22/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy
  2/25/2008HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  2/27/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  3/4/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore
  3/14/2008HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/30/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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