FIREARMS-CONCEALED-PERMITS House SponsorsRep. John E. Bradley-Brandon W. Phelps-Mike Bost, Careen M Gordon, Lisa M. Dugan, Jim Sacia, Aaron Schock, David Reis, Patrick J Verschoore, Roger L. Eddy, Dave Winters, Daniel V. Beiser and Jerry L. Mitchell 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act430 ILCS 65/13.1from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.1720 ILCS 5/24-2from Ch. 38, par. 24-2 Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Vests in the Department of State Police the authority to issue concealed firearms permits to qualified applicants. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Also requires instruction in the law relating to firearm use. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund administered by the Department. The moneys in the Fund shall be used to administer the Act. Establishes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Establishes standards for the training course and for certifying instructors. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Family and Personal Protection Act supersedes an ordinance of a unit of local government inconsistent with that Act. Prohibits a home rule unit from regulating the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts, from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation, persons who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Family and Personal Protection Act. Effective immediately. 2/16/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley 2/20/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/20/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2007HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 2/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 2/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 2/28/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 010-000-000 3/1/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/1/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 3/2/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/2/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/13/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock 3/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 4/17/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/3/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007 5/10/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007 5/18/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007 5/25/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 2/6/2008HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-000-000 2/6/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2/22/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley 2/22/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 2/27/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy 2/27/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters 3/3/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 3/13/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008 5/9/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008 5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008 5/31/2008HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 8/8/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die