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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 4738   </title>
<shortdesc>FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY-JUDGE</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. John E. Bradley</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/9/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>720 ILCS 5/24-2</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 38, par. 24-2</aliasreference><reference>720 ILCS 5/24-11 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Creates the Personal Protection for Judges and State's Attorneys Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Authorizes the county sheriff to issue concealed firearms permits to Judges, State's Attorneys, and Assistant State's Attorneys. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts, from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation, Judges, State's Attorneys, and Assistant State's Attorneys who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Personal Protection for Judges and State's Attorneys Act. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/12/2006</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley</action>
<statusdate>1/12/2006</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/12/2006</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/9/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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