FIREARM CARRY-CORRECTIONS House SponsorsRep. Norine K. Hammond 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 50 ILCS 705/2from Ch. 85, par. 502720 ILCS 5/24-2 Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed firearm. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Permits employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Provides that the exemption only applies to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately. 2/5/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond 2/5/2020HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2020HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die