Bill Text: IL SB1301 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a non-resident may carry a handgun under the Act if the non-resident is 21 years of age or older, has a license or permit in a state where the training requirements are substantially similar under the Act or to non-residents of contiguous states if a reciprocal agreement has been entered into, the permit holder is not a resident of Illinois, and the permit holder is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that a non-resident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license establishes legal residence in this State. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-09 - Session Sine Die [SB1301 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SB1301-Introduced.html

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2017 and 2018 SB1301 Introduced 2/9/2017, by Sen. Neil Anderson SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
430 ILCS 66/42 new
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a non-resident may carry a handgun under the Act if the non-resident is 21 years of age or older, has a license or permit in a state where the training requirements are substantially similar under the Act or to non-residents of contiguous states if a reciprocal agreement has been entered into, the permit holder is not a resident of Illinois, and the permit holder is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that a non-resident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license establishes legal residence in this State. 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 Firearm Concealed Carry Act is amended by
adding Section 42 as follows:
(430 ILCS 66/42 new)
Sec. 42. Reciprocity.
(a) Notwithstanding the licensing provisions of this Act, a
non-resident may carry a handgun in accordance with this Act if
the non-resident:
(1) is 21 years of age or older;
(2) has in his or her immediate possession a valid
license or permit that authorizes him or her to carry a
concealed firearm, issued to him or her by a state whose
license or permit are recognized by the Department under
subsection (b) of this Section;
(3) the permit or license holder is not a resident of
the State of Illinois; and
(4) the permit or license holder is a legal resident of
the United States.
(b) The Department shall recognize a permit or license
issued by a state whose requirements to obtain a permit or
license are substantially similar to the training requirements

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in Section 75 of this Act and to non-residents of contiguous
states where a reciprocal agreement has been entered into. The
Department shall enter into a reciprocal agreement with the
contiguous states of Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, or
Kentucky, if that state recognizes Illinois concealed carry
licenses.
(c) A non-resident is subject to the same laws and
restrictions with respect to carrying a handgun as a resident
who is licensed under this Act.
(d) If a resident of another state who is the holder of a
valid license or permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by
another state recognized by the Department under subsection (b)
of this Section, establishes legal residence in this State, the
license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days
following the date on which the holder of the license
establishes legal residence in this State. For the purposes of
this subsection (d), the person may establish legal residence
in this State by:
(1) registering to vote;
(2) obtaining an Illinois driver's license or state
identification card; or
(3) filing for homestead tax exemption on property in
this State.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.