Bill Text: IL HB1145 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: 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 Illinois 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 Illinois State Police 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. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-05 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB1145 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HB1145-Introduced.html

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB1145 Introduced , by Rep. Charles Meier SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
5 ILCS 100/5-45.35 new
430 ILCS 66/40
430 ILCS 66/60
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 Illinois 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 Illinois State Police 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. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning safety.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is
amended by adding Section 5-45.35 as follows:
(5 ILCS 100/5-45.35 new)
Sec. 5-45.35. Emergency rulemaking; non-resident active
duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States
concealed carry license applications. To provide for the
expeditious and timely implementation of the provisions of
this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly, emergency
rules implementing the changes made by this amendatory Act of
the 103rd General Assembly to Section 40 of the Firearm
Concealed Carry Act may be adopted in accordance with Section
5-45. The adoption of emergency rules authorized by Section
5-45 and this Section is deemed to be necessary for the public
interest, safety, and welfare.
This Section is repealed one year after the effective date
of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly.
Section 10. The Firearm Concealed Carry Act is amended by
changing Sections 40 and 60 as follows:

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(430 ILCS 66/40)
Sec. 40. Non-resident license applications.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "non-resident" means
a person who has not resided within this State for more than 30
days and resides in another state or territory.
(b) The Illinois State Police shall by rule allow for
non-resident license applications from any state or territory
of the United States with laws related to firearm ownership,
possession, and carrying, that are substantially similar to
the requirements to obtain a license under this Act.
(c) A resident of a state or territory approved by the
Illinois State Police under subsection (b) of this Section may
apply for a non-resident license. The applicant shall apply to
the Illinois State Police and must meet all of the
qualifications established in Section 25 of this Act, except
for the Illinois residency requirement in item (xiv) of
paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 4 of the Firearm
Owners Identification Card Act. The applicant shall submit:
(1) the application and documentation required under
Section 30 of this Act and the applicable fee;
(2) a notarized document stating that the applicant:
(A) is eligible under federal law and the laws of
his or her state or territory of residence to own or
possess a firearm;
(B) if applicable, has a license or permit to
carry a firearm or concealed firearm issued by his or

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her state or territory of residence and attach a copy
of the license or permit to the application;
(C) understands Illinois laws pertaining to the
possession and transport of firearms; and
(D) acknowledges that the applicant is subject to
the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Police and
Illinois courts for any violation of this Act;
(3) a photocopy of any certificates or other evidence
of compliance with the training requirements under Section
75 of this Act; and
(4) a head and shoulder color photograph in a size
specified by the Illinois State Police taken within the 30
days preceding the date of the application.
(d) In lieu of an Illinois driver's license or Illinois
identification card, a non-resident applicant shall provide
similar documentation from his or her state or territory of
residence. In lieu of a valid Firearm Owner's Identification
Card, the applicant shall submit documentation and information
required by the Illinois State Police to obtain a Firearm
Owner's Identification Card, including an affidavit that the
non-resident meets the mental health standards to obtain a
firearm under Illinois law, and the Illinois State Police
shall ensure that the applicant would meet the eligibility
criteria to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification card if he
or she was a resident of this State.
(e) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from

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transporting a concealed firearm within his or her vehicle in
Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her
vehicle and the non-resident:
(1) is not prohibited from owning or possessing a
firearm under federal law;
(2) is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the
laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as
evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license
or permit issued by his or her state of residence, if
applicable; and
(3) is not in possession of a license under this Act.
If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle unattended,
he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or
locked container within the vehicle in accordance with
subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act.
(f) 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 this Act, the
Illinois State Police shall, no later than 120 days after the
effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General
Assembly, 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 this State and lives in this
State. A non-resident active duty member of the Armed Forces
of the United States who is stationed in this State and lives

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in this State shall apply to the Illinois State Police and must
meet all of the qualifications established in Section 25 and
shall submit:
(1) the application and documentation required under
subsection (b) of Section 30 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 this State.
In lieu of an Illinois driver's license or Illinois
identification card, a non-resident applicant under this
subsection (f) shall provide similar documentation from his or
her state or territory of residence. A non-resident licensee
approved under this subsection (f) shall notify the Illinois
State Police 30 days following a permanent change of station
move to an assignment outside of this State and shall
surrender his or her license to the Illinois State Police. A
license issued under this subsection (f) shall expire on the
earlier date of: (i) 5 years from the date of issuance; or (ii)
the date the licensee's assignment in this State terminates.
The Illinois State Police may adopt rules necessary to
implement this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly
through the use of emergency rulemaking in accordance with
Section 5-45 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act for
a period not to exceed 180 days after the effective date of
this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly.

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(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
(430 ILCS 66/60)
Sec. 60. Fees.
(a) All fees collected under this Act shall be deposited
as provided in this Section. Application, renewal, and
replacement fees shall be non-refundable.
(b) An applicant for a new license or a renewal shall
submit $150 with the application, of which $120 shall be
apportioned to the State Police Firearm Services Fund, $20
shall be apportioned to the Mental Health Reporting Fund, and
$10 shall be apportioned to the State Crime Laboratory Fund.
(c) A non-resident applicant for a new license or renewal
shall submit $300 with the application, of which $250 shall be
apportioned to the State Police Firearm Services Fund, $40
shall be apportioned to the Mental Health Reporting Fund, and
$10 shall be apportioned to the State Crime Laboratory Fund.
(d) A licensee requesting a new license in accordance with
Section 55 shall submit $75, of which $60 shall be apportioned
to the State Police Firearm Services Fund, $5 shall be
apportioned to the Mental Health Reporting Fund, and $10 shall
be apportioned to the State Crime Laboratory Fund.
(e) An applicant for a new license or a renewal who is a
non-resident active duty member of the Armed Forces of the
United States stationed in this State shall submit $150 with
the application, of which $120 shall be apportioned to the

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State Police Firearm Services Fund, $20 shall be apportioned
to the Mental Health Reporting Fund, and $10 shall be
apportioned to the State Crime Laboratory Fund.
(Source: P.A. 98-63, eff. 7-9-13.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.