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Prepared by: William Potts
Report created on September 30, 2023
 
HB133$DNR-TECH (WELCH E) Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for its FY24 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2023.
 Current Status:   3/16/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 Recent Status:   3/16/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/1/2023 - Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
 State Bill Page:   HB133
 
HB136$STATE POLICE-TECH (WELCH E) Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Police for its FY24 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2023.
 Current Status:   3/16/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 Recent Status:   3/16/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/1/2023 - Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
 State Bill Page:   HB136
 
HB179$VIOLENCE PREV AUTH-TECH (WELCH E) Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority for its FY24 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2023.
 Current Status:   3/16/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 Recent Status:   3/16/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/1/2023 - Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
 State Bill Page:   HB179
 
HB184$LAW ENFORCEMENT BD-TECH (WELCH E) Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for its FY24 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2023.
 Current Status:   3/16/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 Recent Status:   3/16/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/1/2023 - Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
 State Bill Page:   HB184
 
HB675SAFETY-TECH (WELCH E) Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   3/27/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/21/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/21/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 State Bill Page:   HB675
 
HB677SAFETY-TECH (WELCH E) Amends the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning federal agencies and investigations.
 Current Status:   3/27/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/21/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/21/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 State Bill Page:   HB677
 
HB932WILDLIFE-TECH (WELCH E) Amends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   3/27/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/21/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/21/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 State Bill Page:   HB932
 
HB933WILDLIFE-TECH (WELCH E) Amends the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   3/27/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/21/2023 - Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
3/21/2023 - Second Reading - Short Debate
 State Bill Page:   HB933
 
HB1057FIREARM AMMUNITION-SALES-FFL (MAYFIELD R) Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that no person, other than a certified licensee under the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act or an employee of the certified licensee in the course of his or her business as an employee of a certified licensee, may knowingly transfer, or cause to be transferred, firearm ammunition in the State. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is a Class 4 felony to sell or give firearm ammunition to any person if the transferrer of the firearm ammunition is not a certified licensee under the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act or if the transferrer of the firearm ammunition is not an employee of the certified licensee selling or transferring firearm ammunition in the course of his or her business as an employee of a certified licensee. Defines "certified licensee" and "licensee".
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB1057
 
HB1062LOST&STOLEN FIREARMS-FOID CARD (MAYFIELD R) Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Requires the revocation of the Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation of provisions requiring a person who possesses or acquires a firearm and thereafter loses the firearm, or if the firearm is stolen from the person, to report the loss or theft to the local law enforcement agency within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the loss or theft. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB1062
 
HB1151WILDLIFE-LAND PERMIT-RESIDENCY (MEIER C) Amends the Wildlife Code. Allows a landowner deer, turkey, and combination permit to be issued without charge to Illinois landowners (removes residing in the State) who own at least 40 acres of Illinois land and wish to hunt upon their land only. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/7/2023 - House Agriculture & Conservation2/28/2023 - Assigned to House Agriculture & Conservation
 State Bill Page:   HB1151
 
HB1159FIREARMS-JUDICIAL&PROSECUTORS (MEIER C) Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Permits certain judicial officers, the Attorney General, assistant Attorneys General, State's Attorneys and assistant State's Attorneys, some with specified written consent, to carry a concealed firearm in any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government, any building designated for matters before a circuit court, appellate court, or the Supreme Court, or any building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court and any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal
 State Bill Page:   HB1159
 
HB1160FIREARM DEALERS-FEE AMOUNTS (MEIER C) Amends the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides that the fee amount for a certified licensee shall be based upon the number of firearms sold per year. Provides that if the certified licensee sells less than 150,000 firearms per year, the fee is $200. Provides that if the certified licensee sells 150,000 to 500,000 firearms per year, the fee is $500. Provides that if the certified licensee sells over 500,000 firearms per year, the fee is $1,000.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB1160
 
HB1224ILLIANA TSK FORCE-FIREARM VIOL (JONES T) Creates the Illiana Task Force Act. Creates the Illiana Task Force, consisting of 24 police officers, appointed by the Director of the Illinois State Police. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall select a chairperson. Provides that members of the Task Force shall receive no compensation for their service on the Task Force but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from appropriations made by the General Assembly for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least once monthly to study ways to reduce violence in local communities caused by the illegal use of firearms and to make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on suggested legislative solutions to this problem. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31 of each year and a final report 5 years after the creation of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be dissolved 6 years after its creation. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2030. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   1/31/2023 - FIRST READING
 Recent Status:   1/31/2023 - Referred to House Rules
1/18/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thaddeus Jones
 State Bill Page:   HB1224
 
HB1280FOID-DENIAL & REVOC-STALKING (DIDECH D) Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police has authority to deny an application for or to revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Illinois State Police finds that the applicant or the person to whom the card was issued is or was at the time of issuance a person who has been convicted of misdemeanor stalking or a similar misdemeanor offense in another jurisdiction.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB1280
 
HB1305INS-TASK FORCE ON FIREARM INS (MORGAN B) Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be comprised of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal
 State Bill Page:   HB1305
 
HB1460THE KNIGHT-SILAS ACT (MCCOMBIE T) Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Knight-Silas Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that aggravated battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, includes a battery committed by a person who, at the time of the commission of the offense, is 21 years of age or older and the battery was committed upon an individual whom the person committing the offense knows to be a person working under the Adult Protective Services Program or an Ombudsman under the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Department on Aging, or a Department of Children and Family Services employee: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony, except if the battery causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual, a violation is a Class 1 felony. Defines "Department of Children and Family Services employee" and "ombudsman".
 Current Status:   1/31/2023 - FIRST READING
 Recent Status:   1/31/2023 - Referred to House Rules
1/26/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
 State Bill Page:   HB1460
 
HB1461THE KNIGHT-SILAS ACT (MCCOMBIE T) Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Knight-Silas Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, he or she: (1) knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual whom the person knows to be a Department of Children and Family Services employee; and (2) is, at the time of the commission of the offense, 21 years of age or older and causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual whom the person knows to be a Department of Children and Family Services employee: (i) performing his or her official duties; (ii) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Provides that "Department of Children and Family Services employee" includes any (i) Department case worker or (ii) investigator employed by an agency or organization providing social work, case work, or investigative services under a contract with or a grant from the Department of Children and Family Services. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony. Provides that if the battery causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to the employee, the penalty is a Class 1 felony.
 Current Status:   1/31/2023 - FIRST READING
 Recent Status:   1/31/2023 - Referred to House Rules
1/26/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
 State Bill Page:   HB1461
 
HB2101STATE'S ATTORNEY-INVESTIGATOR (BLAIR-SHERLOCK D) Amends the Counties Code. Removes a provision limiting a special investigator appointed by a State's Attorney to carrying a firearm only in the performance of the special investigator's assigned duties (currently, a special investigator shall not carry firearms except with permission of the State's Attorney and only while carrying appropriate identification indicating the special investigator's employment and in the performance of the special investigator's assigned duties).
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB2101
 
HB2124GA-LIS-WITNESS SLIP TRACKING (MCLAUGHLIN M) Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that all witness slips filed in either house of the General Assembly concerning proposed legislation during the General Assembly committee hearing process shall track along with the legislation for which it was filed should such legislation be removed on to another bill, by amendment, for purposes of legislative action. Provides that the General Assembly, in consultation with the Legislative Information System, shall provide for such witness slip tracking on the Illinois General Assembly website. Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Provides that the Legislative Information System shall provide for electronic tracking of all witness slips to track along with the legislation for which it was filed should such legislation be removed on to another bill.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/8/2023 - House Executive3/1/2023 - House Executive
 State Bill Page:   HB2124
 
HB2179FOID-AGE-PARENTAL CONSENT (NIEMERG A) Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Lowers the age at which a person who is not an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces may apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card from 21 to 18 and provides that a person who is under 18 years of age may apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card without parental consent required if he or she is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces. Provides that if the applicant is under 18 (rather than 21) years of age that he or she has never been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a traffic offense or adjudged delinquent and is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces.
 Current Status:   2/7/2023 - Referred to House Rules
 Recent Status:   2/7/2023 - FIRST READING
2/7/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
 State Bill Page:   HB2179
 
HB2220INNKEEPER PROTECTION (COLLINS L) Amends the Innkeeper Protection Act. Provides that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel or refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a guest or other person who violates specified provisions. Provides that if the guest has paid in advance, the innkeeper shall tender to the guest any unused portion of the advance payment at the time of removal. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be used as a pretext to discriminate against a guest on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who brings property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons, including firearms or explosives.

House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a person who: while on the premises of the hotel, acts in an obviously intoxicated manner; or is under the age of 18 years of age and is not accompanied by an adult. Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who: is unable to pay for accommodations or services; while on the premises of the hotel, acts in an obviously intoxicated manner; and brings property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons. Provides that nothing shall be used as a pretext to discriminate against a guest on the basis of characteristics protected under local, State, or federal antidiscrimination laws (rather than on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin). Provides that the provisions do not limit any rights or protections that a guest or other person may have under local, State, or federal antidiscrimination or civil rights laws. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Prohibits a proprietor or manager of a hotel from ejecting a guest while the area the hotel is located in is under a severe weather warning without first giving a verbal or written warning to the guest that the guest may be ejected for the guest's behavior. Provides that nothing in the provisions regarding the right to eject shall be used as a pretext to terminate a month-to-month, yearly, or any other term lease, written or oral, of a permanent resident. Prohibits a proprietor or manager of a hotel from terminating the lease of a permanent resident without first going through the appropriate legal process required to lawfully terminate such lease. Provides that the provisions regarding the right to eject do not limit any rights or protections a permanent resident may have under local, State, or federal landlord or tenant laws or fair housing laws. Effective 60 days after becoming law (rather than immediately).
 Current Status:   6/30/2023 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0147
 Recent Status:   6/30/2023 - Effective Date August 29, 2023
6/30/2023 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
 State Bill Page:   HB2220
 
HB2412STATE POLICE-ORGANIZATION (HOFFMAN J) Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in the State (removing a requirement that the crimes are reported to and are investigated by the Illinois State Police). Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall implement specified protective service functions. Provides that the Office of the Director of the Illinois State Police shall oversee the Executive Protection Unit. Changes the Division of Patrol Operations to the Division of Patrol, and makes conforming changes in the Illinois State Police Law, the State Finance Act, and the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Division of Forensic Services shall establish forensic laboratories (rather than forensic toxicological laboratories) in specified locations. Provides that the Division of Justice Service shall share all necessary information with the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board and the Firearms Owner's Identification Card Review Board necessary for the execution of their duties (rather than liaise with the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board and the Firearms Owner's Identification Card Review Board). Provides that successful completion of the Illinois State Police Academy meets all law enforcement certification requirements for the State of Illinois and that satisfactory completion shall be evidenced by a commission or certificate issued to the officer. Adds one member who is a medical examiner or coroner to the Illinois Forensic Science Commission. Makes other changes. Further amends the State Finance Act. In provisions relating to the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund, provides that any surplus in the Fund beyond what is necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions or moneys that are specifically appropriated for the purposes stated in the provisions shall be used by the Illinois State Police to award grants to assist with the data reporting requirements of the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Amends the Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement Act. Provides that a Metropolitan Enforcement Group eligible to receive State grants to help defray the costs of operation may enforce provisions of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act relating to revocation of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - In the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, limits provisions authorizing the Illinois State Police to implement protective service functions to State facilities, State officials, and State employees serving in their official capacity. Provides that overseeing of specified planning and implementation of security and law enforcement activities may be done in State-owned, State-leased, or State-operated critical infrastructure or facilities (rather than State critical infrastructure or State facilities). Provides that the Division of Patrol may provide comprehensive law enforcement services to the public and to county, municipal, and federal law enforcement agencies only at their request. Provides that the Division of Criminal Investigation shall oversee Illinois State Police (rather than only oversee) special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams, including law enforcement response to weapons of mass destruction. In provisions in the Sex Offender Registration Act relating to transferring the remaining balance from the Sex Offender Investigation Fund to the Offender Registration Fund, removes language providing that, subject to appropriation, moneys in the Offender Registration Fund received under the provisions shall be used by the Illinois State Police for purposes authorized under the provisions.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the exemption from inspection and copying of images from cameras under the Expressway Camera Act is inoperative on July 1, 2025 (rather than 2023). In provisions amending the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, provides that successful completion of the Illinois State Police Academy satisfies the minimum standards of specified provisions of the Illinois Police Training Act and exempts State police officers from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board's State Comprehensive Examination and Equivalency Examination (rather than successful completion of the Illinois State Police Academy meets all law enforcement certification requirements for the State of Illinois).
 Current Status:   6/9/2023 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0034
 Recent Status:   6/9/2023 - Effective Date June 9, 2023; ; Some Provisions
6/9/2023 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
 State Bill Page:   HB2412
 
HB2544USE/OCC TAX-GUN SAFES (MASON J) Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2024, the tax on gun safes and locks designed to secure firearms is imposed at the rate of 1%. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - To Revenue - Sales, Amusement and Other Taxes Subcommittee
2/28/2023 - Assigned to House Revenue & Finance
 State Bill Page:   HB2544
 
HB2545IDPH-SAFE GUN STORAGE (HIRSCHAUER M) Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to ensure that safe gun storage information is available at all Secretary of State driver services facilities. Provides that the Department may use existing public or private programs to implement the provisions. Requires the Department to disseminate safe gun storage information on its website and in Department facilities. Effective January 1, 2024.
 Current Status:   2/15/2023 - Referred to House Rules
 Recent Status:   2/15/2023 - FIRST READING
2/15/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
 State Bill Page:   HB2545
 
HB2614GA-LIS-WITNESS SLIP TRACKING (ELIK A) Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that if a witness slip is filed in either chamber on a bill or amendment, and all of the text of that bill or amendment is subsequently incorporated into another bill or amendment, then that witness slip shall, with the consent of the person filing it, be associated in the database of witness slips maintained by the Legislative Information System with the bill or amendment into which the text is incorporated. Provides that the Legislative Information System shall establish and maintain a database for tracking witness slips.
 Current Status:   2/15/2023 - Referred to House Rules
 Recent Status:   2/15/2023 - FIRST READING
2/15/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
 State Bill Page:   HB2614
 
HB2803FOID-CARD VALIDITY LENGTH (COSTA HOWARD T) Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that if a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is issued to a holder under 21 years of age, then that Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall expire on the holder's 21st birthday or 10 years from the date of issuance, whichever is earlier. Provides that after the holder's 21st birthday, the validity period of the holder's Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be 10 years.
 Current Status:   2/16/2023 - Referred to House Rules
 Recent Status:   2/16/2023 - FIRST READING
2/16/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
 State Bill Page:   HB2803
 
HB2923REPEALS FIREARM DEALER LIC CER (TIPSWORD, JR. D) Repeals the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes.
 Current Status:   2/16/2023 - Referred to House Rules
 Recent Status:   2/16/2023 - FIRST READING
2/16/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
 State Bill Page:   HB2923
 
HB3061FIREARM DEAL LIC CERT-TRAINING (OLICKAL K) Amends the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides that a certified licensee and any employee of a certified licensee who sells or transfers firearms shall receive at least 2 hours of training annually on how to recognize individuals with mental illness, mental impairment, or mental disease that would make those individuals a clear and present danger to themselves or others if those individuals possessed firearms. Provides that a federally licensed firearm dealer who sells or delivers firearms in the State and is exempt from the certification requirements of the Act is required to receive training on recognizing individuals with mental illness, mental impairment, or mental disease that would make those individuals a clear and present danger to themselves or others if those individuals possessed firearms. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Defines "clear and present danger".
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB3061
 
HB3165COURTS-JUDGE-CONCEALED CARRY (STEPHENS B) Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the function of the sheriff as the person who shall maintain the security of the courthouse is affirmed; however, the sheriff shall not interfere with the right of a judge or an associate judge of the circuit court, if the judge or associate judge is a possessor or holder of a valid concealed carry license issued under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, to exercise this right within or on the grounds of a courthouse to which the judge or associate judge has been assigned. Provides that validity of a concealed carry license shall be as provided in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the sheriff of the county where the court is located shall allow the judge or associate judge to secure his or her firearm in the same manner as a peace officer, in a secure area in chambers or adjacent to the courtroom, and the firearm shall not be permitted within the courtroom. Provides that the firearm may be carried to and from the courthouse and shall be secured upon the judge or associate judge reporting to his or her chambers. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act and the Circuit Courts Act to make conforming changes.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
 State Bill Page:   HB3165
 
HB3474REIMAGINE PUBLIC SAFETY (SLAUGHTER J) Amends the Reimagine Public Safety Act. Removes language requiring grants from the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention to be in specified quantities, specified amounts, or both. Provides that, at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention may provide grants in each eligible service area that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention determines to be eligible. Provides that various services must be distributed equitably among various recipients. Removes language requiring initial grants issued by the Department of Human Services and the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention to be named no later than April 1, 2022 and renewed or competitively bid as appropriate in subsequent fiscal years. Provides that 60 days after the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention receives all local advisory council recommendations under specified provisions and distributes funding based on those recommendations, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall have no responsibility to manage, oversee, or exercise administrative authority over any local advisory council and local advisory councils shall be exempt from specified State requirements. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Open Meetings Act.
 Current Status:   3/27/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/24/2023 - House Bills on Second Reading
3/23/2023 - House Bills on Second Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB3474
 
HB3836CRIM CD-CONFISCATED WEAPONS (HALBROOK B) Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that after the disposition of a criminal case or in any criminal case where a final judgment in the case was not entered due to the death of the defendant, and when a confiscated weapon is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, and when in due course no legitimate claim has been made for the weapon, a weapon transferred to a law enforcement agency may be sold by the law enforcement agency at public auction under the Law Enforcement Disposition of Property Act. Amends the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that, upon the expiration of the period of safekeeping of a firearm of a respondent against whom an order of protection was issued, if the firearms or Firearm Owner's Identification Card cannot be returned to respondent because the respondent cannot be located, fails to respond to requests to retrieve the firearms, or is not lawfully eligible to possess a firearm, upon petition from the local law enforcement agency, the court may order the local law enforcement agency to sell the firearm at public auction under the provisions of the Law Enforcement Disposition of Property Act. Amends the Law Enforcement Disposition of Property Act. Provides that weapons that have been confiscated as a result of having been abandoned or illegally possessed may be sold at public auction under the Act.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal
 State Bill Page:   HB3836
 
HB3885ASSAULT WEAPONS-BUYBACK (HIRSCHAUER M) Amends the Reimagine Public Safety Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall create an assault weapon and large capacity ammunition feeding device buyback program. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall purchase operable assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices from the owners of those weapons and devices who wish to sell them to the State. Provides that permanently inoperable assault weapons or large capacity ammunition feeding devices are ineligible for the buyback program. Provides that the buyback program shall permit the owners of firearms that are not assault weapons to participate in the buyback program. Provides that firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices purchased at the buyback program shall be delivered to the Illinois State Police who may: (1) destroy the firearms and devices; (2) use them for training or other Illinois State Police purposes; or (3) transfer them to municipal and county law enforcement agencies for their use. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules to implement the program.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal3/7/2023 - House Judiciary - Criminal
 State Bill Page:   HB3885
 
HB3918SAFETY-TECH (SLAUGHTER J) Amends the Reimagine Public Safety Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   2/17/2023 - Referred to House Rules
 Recent Status:   2/17/2023 - FIRST READING
2/17/2023 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
 State Bill Page:   HB3918
 
SB834SAFETY-TECH (HARMON D) Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   3/31/2023 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   3/31/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
3/30/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB834
 
SB835SAFETY-TECH (HARMON D) Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   3/31/2023 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   3/31/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
3/30/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB835
 
SB1073GOVERNMENT-TECH (PLUMMER J) Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   6/26/2023 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   5/25/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
5/24/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB1073
 
SB1080GOVERNMENT-TECH (CURRAN J) Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning gun trafficking information.
 Current Status:   3/31/2023 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   3/31/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
3/30/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB1080
 
SB1326FIREARM DEALER LIC CERT-REPEAL (FOWLER D) Repeals the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Criminal Code of 2012 to makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   2/6/2023 - Referred to Senate Assignments
 Recent Status:   2/6/2023 - FIRST READING
2/6/2023 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
 State Bill Page:   SB1326
 
SB1329CONCEALED CARRY-RECIPROCITY (FOWLER D) Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall recognize a concealed carry permit or license issued to a person age 21 years of age or older: (i) by a state whose requirements to obtain a permit or license are substantially similar to the training requirements under the Act or (ii) by any contiguous state with which Illinois has entered into a reciprocal agreement. Provides that a nonresident 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 or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   2/6/2023 - Referred to Senate Assignments
 Recent Status:   2/6/2023 - FIRST READING
2/6/2023 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
 State Bill Page:   SB1329
 
SB1330FOID-RENEWAL (FOWLER D) Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that if the Illinois State Police fails to renew a Firearm Owner's Identification Card within 60 business days, provided the applicant submitted his or her renewal application prior to the expiration of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the renewal application for the Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be granted unless subject to revocation or suspension. Provides that failure of the Illinois State Police to approve or deny an application or renew an application within the time frames under these provisions shall constitute a civil violation, and in addition to any other penalty provided by law, may incur a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, every day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation. Provides that penalties shall be collected by the State Treasurer, who shall deposit the money into the General Revenue Fund.
 Current Status:   2/6/2023 - Referred to Senate Assignments
 Recent Status:   2/6/2023 - FIRST READING
2/6/2023 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
 State Bill Page:   SB1330
 
SB1343SAFETY-TECH (PETERS R) Amends the Reimagine Public Safety Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
 Current Status:   2/6/2023 - Referred to Senate Assignments
 Recent Status:   2/6/2023 - FIRST READING
2/6/2023 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
 State Bill Page:   SB1343
 
SB1967FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER (GILLESPIE A) Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to require a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner to determine whether to file an action under the Firearms Restraining Order Act under specified circumstances. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearms Restraining Order Act. Subject to appropriation, establishes the Office of Firearms Restraining Order Coordination within the Department of Human Services. Provides that if any Firearm Owner's Identification Card of the respondent is surrendered, the period of surrender shall be for the duration of the order of protection. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
 Current Status:   3/10/2023 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   3/9/2023 - To Subcommittee on Firearms
2/21/2023 - Assigned to Senate Executive
 State Bill Page:   SB1967
 
SB1977INNKEEPER PROTECTION (AQUINO O) Amends the Innkeeper Protection Act. Provides that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel or refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodations to a guest or other person who violates specified provisions. Provides that if the guest has paid in advance, the innkeeper shall tender to the guest any unused portion of the advance payment at the time of removal. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be used as a pretext to discriminate against a guest on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Removes language providing that a proprietor or manager of a hotel may remove or cause to be removed from a hotel a guest or other person who brings property into the hotel that may be dangerous to other persons, including firearms or explosives.
 Current Status:   6/26/2023 - Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   3/31/2023 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/31/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB1977
 
SB2292STATE POLICE-ORGANIZATION (MORRISON J) Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in this State which are reported to and investigated by the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Adds duties to various Divisions of the Illinois State Police. Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall divide the State into district, zones, or troops (rather than districts). Amends the Illinois State Police Radio Act. Makes changes relating to the STARCOM21 Oversight Committee. Amends the State Finance Act. Abolishes the State Police Streetgang-Related Crime Fund. Provides for the transfer of the remaining balance from the State Police Streetgang-Related Crime Fund to the State Police Operations Assistance Fund. Amends the Intergovernmental Missing Child Recovery Act of 1984. Provides that the Illinois State Police's quality control program shall assess (rather than monitor) the timeliness of entries of missing children reports into LEADS and conduct performance audits of all entering agencies. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides for the transfer of the remaining balance from the Sex Offender Investigation Fund to the Offender Registration Fund. Provides that, upon completion of the transfers, the Sex Offender Investigation Fund is dissolved, and any future deposits into the Sex Offender Investigation Fund and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of the Sex Offender Investigation Fund pass to the Offender Registration Fund. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions in the Gun Trafficking Information Act about the Illinois State Police making certain information publicly available, adds information required to be reported or published on the Illinois State Police's website under specified provisions of the Firearms Restraining Order Act. Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Removes references to the Arsonist Registration Act and the Illinois Gambling Act. Modifies provisions relating to the functions of the Division of Criminal Investigation. Adds a cross-reference to a reference to the prohibited persons portal. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Provides that a contract between the Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to provide policing service for the Authority may include costs incurred by the State with respect to uniforms, equipment, and supplies, which shall be Illinois State Police property, (rather than uniforms, equipment, and supplies) used by employees assigned to the policing service. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall divide into zones, troops, or regions (rather than districts, zones, or troops). Amends the School Code. Provides that, upon receipt of any written, electronic, or verbal report of a verified incident involving a firearm in a school or on school owned or leased property from a superintendent or his or her designee to the local law enforcement authority, the local law enforcement authority shall report to the Illinois State Police in a form, manner, and frequency as prescribed by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.
 Current Status:   3/31/2023 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
 Recent Status:   3/31/2023 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
3/30/2023 - Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 009-000-000
 State Bill Page:   SB2292
 
SB2441SAFETY-TECH (AQUINO O) Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a legislative declaration.
 Current Status:   2/10/2023 - Referred to Senate Assignments
 Recent Status:   2/10/2023 - FIRST READING
2/10/2023 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
 State Bill Page:   SB2441
 
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