FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY Senate SponsorsSen. Gary Forby-David Koehler, Kyle McCarter, John O. Jones, Shane Cultra, John M. Sullivan-Michael W. Frerichs, Dale A. Righter, Suzi Schmidt, Pamela J. Althoff, William R. Haine and Darin M. LaHood 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die New Act50 ILCS 705/10.6 new720 ILCS 5/24-2Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Permits the county sheriff to issue permits to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Requires an applicant for a permit to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises. Preempts home rule. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. 1/27/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby 1/27/2011SenateFirst Reading 1/27/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 2/9/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 2/9/2011SenateAssigned to Public Health 2/9/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kyle McCarter 2/10/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones 2/10/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Shane Cultra 2/14/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 2/17/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 2/17/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 3/1/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzi Schmidt 3/3/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/8/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 3/9/2011SenateTo Public Health Subcommittee on Special Issues 3/9/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darin M. LaHood 3/18/2011SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 8, 2011 4/8/2011SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die